Human Resources Manager bei The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a collaborative and seasoned Human Resources Manager to shape the culture, policies, and organizational effectiveness of an agency designing and preparing to deliver one of California’s most significant water infrastructure projects—the Delta Conveyance Project.

This limited-term position is hired through the Metropolitan Water District and reports to the MWD’s HR Group Manager and is currently funded through December 31, 2027. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive Office Leadership and six division heads at DCA—all currently contractors or vendors—the HR Manager will focus on organizational effectiveness, leadership support, and culture creation across a multi-organization team in preparation for potential future funding.

While the role has no direct staff, the manager will have access to consultant support to develop policies, systems, and HR services. The position receives MWD’s competitive benefits and pension program along with the opportunity to contribute to organizational culture, advance policy development, and supporting executive and division leadership.

The office is in a modern, state-of-the-art office in Downtown Sacramento, surrounded by dining, entertainment, cultural venues, and green spaces. The central location offers easy access to public transit, key state agencies, and a vibrant downtown environment—creating an ideal setting for collaboration and innovation.

For additional information and to submit your application please go to:
www.wbcpinc.com/job-board

We are not accepting applications on our website, please visit: www.wbcpinc.com/job-board
The position closes September 30, 2025

All interested parties should exclusively contact WBCP whose search consultants are responsible for this engagement. For additional information and questions or to apply online, please visit www.wbcpinc.com/job-board or contact Wendi Brown, [email protected], 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free, or 541-664-0376 (direct).

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: [email protected]

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PDT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. 

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).