Job Details

Human Resources Manager
NapaSan - Napa, CA

Do You Thrive as the Go-to Resource for Coworkers?
Deadline to apply: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 8:00am
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026 & Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Please upload a cover letter and resume as one document. Only apply once--directly from the NapaSan website.

Job description: Human Resources Manager

Full-Time in person | Monday-Friday | After-hours as needed
Current salary range: $74.61 - 90.69 per hour (Exempt) + Excellent Benefits
(combined COLA increase of 3.5% & market adjustment of 2.35% effective July 2026)

The Role
NapaSan is hiring a Human Resources Manager to serve as a trusted resource for employees of the District. This role supports staff with benefits administration, the full recruitment cycle, and coordination with finance/payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing consistent with District policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements. Exercising sound judgment and discretion, the Human Resources Manager maintains confidentiality of personnel, medical, and payroll records while advising management and staff on sensitive employee matters, ensuring compliance, integrity, and trust across the organization.

What We're Looking For
NapaSan encourages all qualified professionals to apply.
The ideal candidate:

• Highly organized with a passion for supporting our workforce
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and independently solve problems
• Experience with confidential personnel records management practices
• Ability to interpret policies, labor agreements, and California labor laws
• Collaborative partner with finance staff
• Skilled at scheduling/coordinating effective training for staff at all levels
• Detail-oriented and proficient with Microsoft Office, capable of building and maintaining comprehensive recordkeeping systems with accuracy and consistency
• Knowledge of CalPERS personnel management responsibilities
• Thrives in a role with diverse responsibilities, able to "hit the ground running" to streamline and modernize processes
• Public sector experience preferred
• Must possess valid California Class C Driver's License

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment, selection and onboarding
• Benefits administration
• Payroll coordination
• Performance management
• Employee training coordination
• Workers' compensation coordination
• Administration and reporting
• Prepare division budgets and assist with policy and procedural updates

Qualifications (any combination)

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources.

Work Conditions

• Employees work in an office environment with controlled temperature conditions, moderate noise levels, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
• Occasional night and weekend participation in talent acquisition outreach events.

Why Work at NapaSan?

Looking for stability, great pay, and meaningful work?
NapaSan offers:

• Competitive Salary
• CalPERS Pension (Classic members receive 2% @ 55; PEPRA members receive 2% @ 62)
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) with employer match ($250/month for Classic members; $350/month for PEPRA)
• Health, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Fully paid health, dental, vision, and employee assistance for the employee plus dependents. (Health insurance is paid in the amount up to the Kaiser rate for non-Kaiser plans.)
• Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, AD&D Coverage for employee ($100,000 life insurance benefit) with optional supplemental coverage for employee and dependents.
• Wellness (Fitness Membership) Reimbursement Program up to $76/month
• Paid Time Off including management leave (72 hours per year), vacation (4.62 hours accrued per pay period), personal leave (28 hours per year, pro-rated first year), 14 holidays per year, and sick leave (3.69 hours accrued per pay period).

Why It Matters
Wastewater may not be glamorous, but it's essential. At NapaSan, your expertise helps protect public health, safeguard the environment, and keep Napa's community flowing.

Apply today to join NapaSan and put your skills to work in a stable, rewarding career with great pay and benefits!

Please only apply once and directly through NapaSan's website: