Michael Arnoldus

Michael Arnoldus is an experienced Human Resources professional with a strong background in recruitment, selection, and employee retention. Currently serving as the Human Resources Manager for the City of Santa Monica since January 2020, Michael previously held the position of Director of Employment Services at the Ventura County Community College District from December 2007 to January 2020, overseeing compliance and recruitment operations. Michael's leadership extended to serving as President of the Personnel Testing Council - Southern California in 2008 and as Principal Human Resources Specialist for the Los Angeles Unified School District from 2000 to 2007. Michael holds a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and an M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from California State University, Long Beach.