Los Gatos has named the person who will be in charge of the human clockwork that makes the local government tick.
Salina Flores, the acting HR manager for the City of Campbell, will become the Town’s new human resources director, since Lisa Velasco, who is currently in the role, is retiring.
Flores will join the Los Gatos team Feb. 28.
“We are excited to have Salina join the Town,” Town Manager Laurel Prevetti said in a release. “She brings strong human resources experience, understands the challenges of small agencies, and brings new ideas and perspectives.”
As the top HR staffer, she will oversee everything from administering benefits, to recruiting additional talent, to negotiating with bargaining units—and more.
“Among her responsibilities, Salina will play a key role in attracting, developing, and retaining a high quality workforce who deliver excellent services to the community of Los Gatos,” Prevetti added.
Torrance-based Teri Black & Company, LLC ran the recruitment drive. Finalists were evaluated by Prevetti, other administrators and outside experts.
Flores has two decades of HR experience in the public and private sectors, officials said, noting she’s been employed by Campbell since 2016.
In the release, Los Gatos commended Velasco for providing “outstanding customer service to all employees, implementing technological innovations, and streamlining hiring and onboarding processes.”
