Director of Human Resources at Santa Barbara Unified School District

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced leader who not only can run the day to day operations of a department, but also lead and manage people and programs through transformational change. Must be a fast learner of the technical skills required for work in human resources, but also be able to think outside the box and make sound decisions in stressful situations. Our organization values strong people and customer service skills. Must be able to navigate the technology platforms and use Excel skills to distill complex information into easy to understand data and inform others of outcomes. Start Date: As soon as the qualified candidate is available, with the latest start date of July 1, 2026 Reports to: Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Salary Schedule Range: 23A (Classified Management Salary Schedule) $165,166 - $184,693, depending on experience Benefits: Eligible to participate in District health, vision, dental and term life insurance. Employment Status: Full-time (FLSA Exempt) Location: District Administration Purpose of Position: Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, to lead, plan and supervise human resources department and certificated personnel services. The director leads the day to day operations of the department and must manage the people and processes of the human resources department.The Director synthesizes laws and policies and creates accountability systems to ensure compliance and completion.

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