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DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES - CLASSIFIED

Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES - CLASSIFIED at Pajaro Valley Unified School District

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Application Deadline

5/15/2026 7:18 PM Pacific

Date Posted
2/25/2026
Contact
Mary Lou Masters
831-786-2100 X2648
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$138,856 - $165,802/Annually $3,819 Masters Stipend if applicable
Length of Work Year
8 HOUR/12 MONTHS
Employment Type
Full Time

Requirements / Qualifications

The District will be screening applications on a continuous basis and reserves the right to close the recruitment prior to the closing date. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Personnel Commission and the Assistant Superintendent-Human Resources, plan, organize, control and direct the Human Resources classified program to assure the proper delivery of human resources services; develop, implement, administer and interpret policies, systems, processes and programs; direct the recruitment and selection process for classified personnel; stimulate, educate and support others in their knowledge and understanding of Human Resources services and issues; plan, organize and implement long-term and short-term projects and activities designed to develop and augment projects and services; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of public personnel. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. TO BE CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED: Resume Three (3) Letters of recommendation Please attach it to your application packet.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the eligibility list that is good for 6 months once it is established. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees.

Requirements / Qualifications

The District will be screening applications on a continuous basis and reserves the right to close the recruitment prior to the closing date. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Personnel Commission and the Assistant Superintendent-Human Resources, plan, organize, control and direct the Human Resources classified program to assure the proper delivery of human resources services; develop, implement, administer and interpret policies, systems, processes and programs; direct the recruitment and selection process for classified personnel; stimulate, educate and support others in their knowledge and understanding of Human Resources services and issues; plan, organize and implement long-term and short-term projects and activities designed to develop and augment projects and services; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of public personnel. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. TO BE CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED: Resume Three (3) Letters of recommendation Please attach it to your application packet.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the eligibility list that is good for 6 months once it is established. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees.

Comments and Other Information

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits— Employees Only: $0 Employees 1: $56/Month Employee 2 or more: $90/Month Dental(Delta):$0 Vision(VSP): $0 Basic Life Insurance for Employee $0 Insurance Plans: Kaiser, BlueShield PPO, BlueShield HMO, Anthem PPO, HSA(Health Savings Account). Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Management positions have a one-year probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the seventh salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day are advised that they should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to daily rates on the management salary schedule.

Comments and Other Information


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits— Employees Only: $0 Employees 1: $56/Month Employee 2 or more: $90/Month Dental(Delta):$0 Vision(VSP): $0 Basic Life Insurance for Employee $0 Insurance Plans: Kaiser, BlueShield PPO, BlueShield HMO, Anthem PPO, HSA(Health Savings Account). Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Management positions have a one-year probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the seventh salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day are advised that they should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to daily rates on the management salary schedule.
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