Human Resources Manager

The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) is seeking an experienced and people-centered Human Resources (HR) Manager to join its team of dedicated professionals. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role in which the HR function serves as a vital thread running through every corner of the organization and where your work each day directly strengthens the team that supports 19,000 residents across San Joaquin County. 

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the Director of Business Services, the HR Manager serves as the operational and relational hub of HACSJ's human resources function. As HR Manager, you will lead and manage a comprehensive range of functions, including:

·    Employee relations, performance management coaching, and disciplinary procedures in a unionized environment

·    Union contract administration, grievance handling, and collective bargaining negotiation support, in coordination with legal counsel

·    Bi-weekly payroll processing and administration via ADP, including CalPERS reporting and workers' compensation

·    Benefits administration across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and pre-tax plans, including open enrollment

·    Recruitment, selection, onboarding, and background screening for all agency positions

·    HRIS management, including performance appraisal and attendance systems

·    Leave of absence administration (FMLA, ADA, and related state/local regulations)

·    Training program development and delivery focused on compliance, leadership, and employee development

·    HR records management and policy development and interpretation

What HACSJ is Looking For

HACSJ is looking for an HR Manager who leads with empathy and follows through with precision. The ideal candidate brings genuine care and professionalism to every interaction, whether supporting a concerned employee, navigating a grievance, or closing out payroll. An ideal candidate will be a natural coach who earns the trust of both managers and frontline staff, a skilled communicator who adjusts their approach to their audience, and a calm, steady presence when workplace situations get complicated.

Required Qualifications

·    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

·    5+ years of experience in HR, with substantial payroll administration experience (ADP preferred)

·    Demonstrated experience in a unionized work environment, labor relations, grievance handling, and CBA administration (preferred, but not required)

·    Strong knowledge of federal and California employment and labor law, including FMLA, ADA, CFRA, and wage and hour regulations

·    Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data reporting)

·    HR certification preferred

·    Valid California Driver's License

Why Join HACSJ

At HACSJ, HR is a strategic partner to every department and every employee at the Housing Authority. You will work alongside a leadership team that genuinely values people, in an organization where your expertise shapes culture, ensures compliance, and helps deliver on a mission that matters.

•    A close-knit team of approximately 80 employees where your impact is visible and your relationships are real

•    Mission-driven work supporting an agency that shelters and assists 19,000 San Joaquin County residents

•    A flexible 9/80 schedule; work hard, and get every other Friday off

•    Competitive compensation and a comprehensive public employee benefits package

•    An organizational culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning

Compensation, Location, and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is between $78,900 to $111,540, commensurate with experience. Preferred candidates will be in a commutable distance to HACSJ’s office in Stockton, CA. 

HACSJ offers a generous slate of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurances, CalPERS Retirement Plan, optional 457(b) plan, Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care), annual leave, sick leave and holidays, and professional development opportunities.

About HACSJ

For over 84 years, HACSJ has provided and advocated for safe, affordable, and attractive living environments for low-income working families, seniors, and residents with disabilities across San Joaquin County. They oversee a $100+ million budget and serve approximately 19,000 people through Public Housing, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, and mixed-finance development projects. Their affiliated nonprofit, Delta Community Developers Corp., extends that reach further through education, counseling, and housing development.

Application Instructions and Deadline

Questions: For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Kristin Richards [email protected] 

Application Deadline: Please submit your required application materials (e.g., Resume and Cover Letter), by July 15, 2026.