Deputy Human Resources Director

Deputy Human Resources Director

Location/ Employer: City of Long Beach, CA

Salary DOE/DOQ: $188,717 - $229,523

The City of Long Beach, CA (City) is seeking a dynamic and operationally focused Deputy Human Resources Director (Deputy) to help lead a newly unified and modernized Human Resources Department of 119 dedicated staff serving more than 6K employees across a complex, full-service municipal organization. Following the successful merger of formerly separate Civil Service and Human Resources Departments, the City is entering a transformative phase centered on operational excellence, cultural alignment, and elevated service delivery. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, the Deputy will serve as a key executive partner and operational driver, translating strategy into action, strengthening accountability, and ensuring consistent, proactive support across all HR functions. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a confident, collaborative public-sector professional ready to shape systems, elevate performance, and help define the future of workforce strategy for one of California's most progressive and dynamic cities.

Experienced public-sector HR executives who are prepared to translate strategy into measurable performance and lead with accountability are encouraged to apply!

SEE THE FULL RECRUITMENT BROCHURE & BENEFITS HERE: https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/Creative+Brochure+LB+DHR+2026.pdf

SALARY AND BENEFITS: An annual salary of $188,717 - $229,523 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by April 6th, at: https://www.tristargovsolutions.com/careers

SAVE THE DATES: Interviews have been firmly scheduled to take place in-person on May 7th and 8th. All candidates invited to interview will interview on May 7th and a finalist group will then be moved forward to the final interviews on May 8th. Candidates must be available all-day for both interview dates.