Chief Administrator, Human Resources

The Sacramento County Office of Education is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking human resources executive to lead comprehensive workforce strategy and oversight, supporting SCOE’s mission to serve students, families, and the broader educational community.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary: $252,686.40

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, vision, and TSA options

Benefit allowance: $1,023.58 per month for single coverage, $1,698.58 for two-party, or $1,898.58 for family coverage

Job Summary

The Chief Administrator of Human Resources serves as SCOE’s senior executive leader for all human resources functions, providing strategic direction and operational oversight for talent acquisition, classification and compensation, credential monitoring, substitute services, labor relations, and employment compliance. As secretary and chief executive officer to the County Office Personnel Commission, this position ensures adherence to the Merit System Act and California Education Code, provides expert guidance on personnel policy and regulatory interpretation, and oversees commission operations, staffing, and budget. As a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, the Chief Administrator advises executive leadership on workforce strategy, collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance resolution, and employment compliance, while leading the development and implementation of personnel systems and equal employment opportunity practices that support a high-performing, inclusive organization.

Qualifications

Candidates must have three to five years of increasingly responsible personnel or human resources related experience in public education, including supervisory responsibility in the areas of personnel classification and compensation, recruitment, selection, employer/employee relations, and management. Merit system experience is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, preferably with specialization in public administration, personnel administration, business administration, or a related field is required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to review the full job description HERE.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should apply using the link below before the deadline of 3/6/2026 at 3:00 PM PST.

Apply HERE.