Yolo County, California, with a population of just over 220,000, is a naturally beautiful and richly diverse county. It is one of the leading agricultural producers in the nation with 661,000 acres that are used primarily for farming and ranching. The Capay Valley is one of the leaders in the nation for organic farming. The County seat is located in Woodland, which is just 20 miles northwest of the State Capitol of Sacramento. Its proximity to the Sacramento International Airport and two major highways place Yolo County within a major transportation hub, as well as within two hours driving distance to the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa-Sonoma wine region, and the pristine mountains and ski resorts of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. Additional info can be found at https://www.yolocounty.org/about-us/mission-values-strategic-plan
The Yolo County Human Resources Department is looking for a motivated and experienced human resources professionals and leaders to fill an at-will, full-time Human Resources Manager position. The incumbent will oversee recruitment, classification, labor relations, benefits, and compliance with Merit System Rules, CalPERS requirements, and employment laws. The annual salary range is $129,043.20 - $156,852.80. Click https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/classspecs/newprint/1204375 to view the full Human Resources Manager job description. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this career opportunity, please email a cover letter and detailed resume to renee.croswell@yolocounty.gov by Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Renee Croswell, via the above email or phone at (530) 666-8064.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, or related field; AND Experience: Five (5) years of full-time experience in a public sector human resources office or other department performing professional level analytical work in areas such as payroll, recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, organizational development, fiscal and administrative functions related to personnel management and/or staff development. At least two (2) of the five (5) years must be at the supervisory or management level. Substitution Note: A Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the non-supervisory experience.