Director of Human Resources (26/27) at Livingston Union School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Human Resources provides visionary leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining high-quality HR programs and services that build strong teams and improve systems across the district. The Director plays a critical role in helping the district attract, support, and retain excellent staff by ensuring that all HR practices are efficient, transparent, and aligned with the district’s goals for student success. This position leads and facilitates the administration of services for certificated and classified personnel in accordance with the California Education Code, Board Policies, and Master Agreements. The Director supervises the implementation of the District’s personnel philosophy, goals, and objectives to benefit all employees, and is responsible for overseeing a wide range of HR functions, including staffing, position control, employee relations, negotiations, professional growth and improvement programs, evaluations, and new teacher support initiatives. In addition, the Director supervises and manages areas related to risk management, health benefits, employee safety, workers' compensation, OSHA compliance, and hazardous materials management and training.
Requirements / Qualifications
1. BA or BS required. 2. MS in Human Resources preferred. 3. Applicant with or without a valid California Administrative credential and valid California teaching credential welcome to apply. 4. Completion of Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Personnel Academy or comparable training (preferred). 5. Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated qualities of leadership, collaboration, ethical, respectful, integrity, honest, effective communication and problem solver. Experience: 1. Three to Five years of successful experience in Human Resource Management, Personnel Services and/or related administrative experience at the district office, school site or executive level is preferred. 2. Demonstrates qualities of leadership, ability to speak and write effectively, broad knowledge and skill in effective communication and problem solving. 3. Successful experience in labor relations and negotiations. Knowledge Of: 1. State Labor law. 2. California Education Code. 3. Policies, Regulations, and Bylaws of school governance. 4. California Public Employee Relations Act 5. The Rodda Act Ability To: 1. Plan, organize, direct, and manage assigned personnel. 2. Serve as a resource to others. 3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, groups, public agencies and the general public. 4. Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form. 5. Utilize time management and organizational skills. 6. Maintain confidentiality. 7. Utilize technology to improve and innovate systems.
Please provide the following required documents with your application: *Letter of Introduction *Resume *Recent Letters of Recommendation (3 signed/dated within the last 6 months) *Credentials *Transcripts *** Please use a valid email address as all applicants will be contacted via email.
Requirements / Qualifications
1. BA or BS required. 2. MS in Human Resources preferred. 3. Applicant with or without a valid California Administrative credential and valid California teaching credential welcome to apply. 4. Completion of Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Personnel Academy or comparable training (preferred). 5. Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated qualities of leadership, collaboration, ethical, respectful, integrity, honest, effective communication and problem solver. Experience: 1. Three to Five years of successful experience in Human Resource Management, Personnel Services and/or related administrative experience at the district office, school site or executive level is preferred. 2. Demonstrates qualities of leadership, ability to speak and write effectively, broad knowledge and skill in effective communication and problem solving. 3. Successful experience in labor relations and negotiations. Knowledge Of: 1. State Labor law. 2. California Education Code. 3. Policies, Regulations, and Bylaws of school governance. 4. California Public Employee Relations Act 5. The Rodda Act Ability To: 1. Plan, organize, direct, and manage assigned personnel. 2. Serve as a resource to others. 3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, groups, public agencies and the general public. 4. Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form. 5. Utilize time management and organizational skills. 6. Maintain confidentiality. 7. Utilize technology to improve and innovate systems.
Please provide the following required documents with your application: *Letter of Introduction *Resume *Recent Letters of Recommendation (3 signed/dated within the last 6 months) *Credentials *Transcripts *** Please use a valid email address as all applicants will be contacted via email.
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. All candidates will be notified via email following the final selection.
PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED:
Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement carefully including the requirements for applying!! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be specific. AVOID using "varies", "on-call", "see resume" or similar, vague language. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review the attached job description for minimum qualifications. Submit all required, additional documents as specified in order for your application to be considered.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION:
If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
LUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in all district programs, activities and employment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, marital or parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any programs or activities it conducts. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the District Superintendent and/or Title IX Compliance Officer, Maria Torres-Perez at (209) 394-5430 or mtorresp@livingstonusd.org. The district's policies and procedures regarding Nondiscrimination in Employment, Sexual Harassment, and Uniform Complaint Policy/Forms are available upon request.
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. All candidates will be notified via email following the final selection.
PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED:
Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement carefully including the requirements for applying!! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be specific. AVOID using "varies", "on-call", "see resume" or similar, vague language. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review the attached job description for minimum qualifications. Submit all required, additional documents as specified in order for your application to be considered.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION:
If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
LUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in all district programs, activities and employment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, marital or parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any programs or activities it conducts. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the District Superintendent and/or Title IX Compliance Officer, Maria Torres-Perez at (209) 394-5430 or mtorresp@livingstonusd.org. The district's policies and procedures regarding Nondiscrimination in Employment, Sexual Harassment, and Uniform Complaint Policy/Forms are available upon request.
Application Deadline
4/27/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/10/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$171,506 - $189,878 Annually
$171,506 - $189,878 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$16,850 toward District Health Insurance
Length of Work Year
12 months, 8 hours/day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
District Office - HR office
Accrues Vacation
Yes