Senior HR Programs & Policy Manager

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR); Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) seeks a senior leader to oversee the Personnel Management Division, guiding a team of personnel professionals and advising on classifications and pay policy. The role interacts with the Governor's Office on exempt appointments and executive salaries, and supports the California Citizens Compensation Commission.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic guidance, and collaboration with state partners in a hybrid work setting in Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in managing and coaching a team, including managers, providing clear direction to team members, supporting their work and growth.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement personnel policies and pay guidelines.
• Experience guiding staff and stakeholders at multiple levels and interpreting personnel laws.
• Ability to build highly effective, service-oriented teams and manage complex personnel management matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative activities of a team of personnel professionals within the division.
• Provide classification and compensation policy guidance to departments and agencies.
• Address complex statewide personnel management issues in collaboration with other managers and stakeholders.
• Serve as primary contact for the Governor's Office on Exempt appointments and Executive salaries.
• Assist Secretary for the California Citizens Compensation Commission and support Executive salary determinations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Policy guidance

Job description

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) seeks a senior leader to oversee the Personnel Management Division, guiding a team of personnel professionals and advising on classifications and pay policy. The role interacts with the Governor's Office on exempt appointments and executive salaries, and supports the California Citizens Compensation Commission.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic guidance, and collaboration with state partners in a hybrid work setting in Sacramento.