PERSONNEL PROGRAM MANAGER I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

Additional vacation/annual leave

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a leader in Human Resources to join the Personnel Management Division (PMD). You will oversee a team of professionals, provide guidance on classification and compensation policies, and address complex HR issues statewide.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant personnel management initiatives across various state departments. Join a passionate team and make a meaningful impact in the HR community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day administrative activities of personnel professionals.
• Provide classification policy guidance to departments and agencies.
• Supervise staff engaged in technical and analytical classification support.
• Address complex statewide personnel management issues collaboratively.

Job description

Job Description and Duties

We are advertising this position until filled. We will review applications on the 20th of each month.

Why join CalHR?

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) serves as the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by over 400 team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. Join us to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals.

About this Role

Are you passionate about Human Resources (HR)? Do others look to you as an HR leader? Do you want to work with a diverse, dedicated team of experts to provide statewide policy guidance and customer support to the HR community? The Personnel Management Division (PMD) offers a role for you. As a leader in the management team within PMD, you will oversee the day‑to‑day administrative activities of a team of personnel professionals, provide classification and compensation policy guidance to departments and agencies, and address complex statewide personnel management issues in collaboration with other managers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day administrative activities of personnel professionals within the Personnel Management Division.
• Provide classification policy guidance to departments and agencies regarding the State’s classification structure.
• Supervise staff engaged in technical and analytical classification and compensation support for administering the state’s classification plan.
• Lead on addressing complex statewide personnel management issues in cooperation with other managers, divisions, and stakeholders across PMD’s service areas (Personnel Services, Service and Seniority, Exempts, Training).

Benefits

CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

How to Apply

Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at CalHR, please reach out to our recruitment team at [e-mail].

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.