PERSONNEL PROGRAM MANAGER II

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay differential

Telework (hybrid)

Job summary

State of California's Department of Human Resources invites applicants for Personnel Program Manager II. This role leads a team of personnel professionals, guiding day-to-day operations and shaping statewide HR policies.

The position offers hybrid telework where feasible, with in-person duties and a pay differential. The role is permanent, full-time with a clear path for advancement within CalHR.

Salary range listed is $9,572.00 to $10,867.00 monthly, reflecting the state's compensation framework.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding staff and stakeholders at all levels in a civil service environment.
• Ability to interpret personnel laws and advise on complex personnel management matters.
• Experience coordinating with executive offices on exempt appointments and salary programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of a team of personnel professionals within the division.
• Provide classification and compensation policy guidance to departments and agencies.
• Serve as a primary contact for salary programs and coordinate with the Governor's Office on exempt appointments.

Job description

Job Posting: Personnel Program Manager

Department of Human Resources

JC-524331 - Personnel Program Manager PERSONNEL PROGRAM MANAGER II

$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

We are advertising this position as until filled. We will review applications on the 10th of each month. The Cut-Off dates are as follows: 8/10, 9/10, 10/12, 11/10, and 12/10.

Why join CalHR?

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role.

About this Role

Are you passionate about Human Resources (HR)? Do others look to you as an HR leader? Are you interested in making civil service HR better? Do you want to work with a diverse, dedicated team of experts to provide statewide policy guidance and customer support to the HR community? Then the Personnel Management Division (PMD) may be the right home 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. If you can't resist an HR mystery or a challenge, apply for PMD today!

As a key member and a recognized statewide authority of the Personnel Management Division, this position is distinguished from other division managers because of its greater complexity and sensitivity of assigned responsibilities with Exempt and Career Executive Assignment (CEA) appointments in a Control Agency setting. Under the general direction of the Assistant Division Chief (CEA), the incumbent is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of a team of personnel professionals within the division; serves as a point of contact with the Governor's Office on Exempt appointments and Executive salaries; serves as the primary contact for the CEA salary program; and serves as an assistant Secretary for the California Citizens Compensation Commission. The incumbent provides high-level management advice and determinations to the Governor's Office and Executives in State service.

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

Working Conditions

• Career Development: CalHR provides continuous learning and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth, including two Professional Development Days per fiscal year.
• Location: CalHR is centrally located near the Ice Blocks in downtown Sacramento, with many dining and shopping options nearby.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

This position is eligible for a 5% Pay Differential (Pay Diff # 248).

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA): Every 12 months, based on performance, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PERSONNEL PROGRAM MANAGER II
• MANAGER II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-524331

Position #s: 363-600-5323-005

Working Title: Personnel Program Manager

Classification: PERSONNEL PROGRAM MANAGER II, salary $9,572.00 - $10,867.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: MANAGER II, salary $9,572.00 - $10,867.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) oversees a wide range of matters related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, civil rights, training, exams, recruitment, and retention. For most employees, many of these matters are determined through the collective bargaining process managed by CalHR.

Our Mission: To serve as the trusted advisor to our strategic partners and the public, providing exceptional human resource services and guidance in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our Vision: Shaping California’s future of public service excellence with fair and equitable employment opportunities and a diverse, engaged workforce.

Core Values: People Centric, Leadership, Accountability, DEIA, Integrity, and Transparency.

Please note, CalHR is not an E-Verified employer.

Special Requirements

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Describe your breadth of experience and expertise in guiding staff and stakeholders at all levels, interpreting personnel laws, and dealing with complex personnel management matters. Please provide specific examples that demonstrate your knowledge and expertise.

2. Describe your experience building highly effective and service-oriented teams and employing techniques of organizing (project/program management) and motivating staff.

3. Describe your experience and philosophy on how to create and strengthen partnerships and working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in managing and coaching a team, including managers, providing clear direction to team members, supporting their work and growth, and successfully administering human resources programs.
• Personnel management experience is required in either a control agency setting or a line department, as well as familiarity with principles of classification and pay, salary setting, and requirements of the Dills Act.
• Strong change management, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to plan, develop, implement, and track program outcomes to meet the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously while constantly meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze complex program/day-to-day operations issues, make sound recommendations, and present them to upper management and stakeholders for input and buy-in.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with individuals at all organizational levels and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ability to build relationships and work well with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leaders, State departments, and other program stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ability to provide superb customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Benefits

CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits. Please visit our new Benefits website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov for more information!

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.calhr.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Izzy Isquierdo
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Manpreet Singh
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
RA Coordinators
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

The Manager II exam is used in place of a Personnel Program Manager II exam. Take the online Manager II exam to become list eligible for this position.

The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an optional pathway to state civil service for people with disabilities. Visit the CalHR LEAP page for additional information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.