HR Operations Manager — Hybrid (Public Sector)

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong work-life balance

Retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Mission-driven culture

Team environment

Job summary

CAL FIRE in California is seeking an experienced Assistant Personnel Officer – Personnel Operations and Employee Services to lead key HR functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee transactions. The role supervises managers and partners with programs to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant personnel actions in a fast-paced environment.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework, a strong work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth within CAL FIRE, serving

Qualifications

• Experience in transactions and civil service hiring processes.
• Strong leadership and customer-focused HR operations.
• Commitment to accuracy, equity, and service.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across personnel functions for hiring and onboarding.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant personnel actions.
• Supervise managerial staff and streamline processes.

Skills

Leadership

HR operations

Hiring processes

Compliance

Job description

CAL FIRE in California is seeking an experienced Assistant Personnel Officer – Personnel Operations and Employee Services to lead key HR functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee transactions. The role supervises managers and partners with programs to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant personnel actions in a fast-paced environment.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework, a strong work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth within CAL FIRE, serving