California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Human Resources Chief
California Department of Health Care Access and Information, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Human Resources Chief
California Department of Health Care Access and Information provides the pay range as follows:
$8,715.00 - $9,899.00
New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 workplace. 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.
Position Details Job Code: JC-497695
Position #(s): 441-164-4969-XXX
Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (MANAGERIAL)
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds professionalism, innovation, equity, and service.
Job Description And Duties Under the direction of the Chief People Officer, the Human Resources Chief (SSM II) serves as the Department’s highest‑level HR authority, responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the Human Resources Office. The incumbent plans, organizes, and directs a comprehensive HR program encompassing Classification and Pay, Personnel Transactions, Position Control, Benefits Administration, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, and other human resource projects and initiatives.
The HR Chief functions as a key advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to human capital management, organizational structure, and workforce development. The position requires strong analytical ability, sound judgment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and deep familiarity with State of California HR practices and control agency policies. The incumbent will lead efforts to modernize HR operations, develop staff, and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies established by CalHR, SPB, and other control agencies.
This position offers telework 3 days per week and is located at our 2020 West El Camino office in Sacramento, where we have free parking.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for all HR functions, including classification and pay, personnel transactions, position control, labor relations, benefits, and HR compliance.
Advise executive management on HR strategies that support organizational goals and workforce planning.
Develop, review, and submit CEA concept proposals, reorganization plans, and other structural change requests.
Ensure adherence to laws, rules, and policies established by CalHR, SPB, DGS, and other control agencies.
Direct and review staff work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across all HR programs.
Lead and manage labor relations activities, including contract interpretation, employee relations, and grievance resolution.
Oversee the development and implementation of HR data collection and reporting systems for workforce analytics.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence within the HR Office and HCAI.
Represent the Department in meetings with control agencies, other departments, and external stakeholders.
Serve as a key member of HCAI’s management team, contributing to departmental strategic planning and decision‑making.
Desirable Qualifications
Extensive experience in Human Resources management within the State of California civil service system.
Demonstrated expertise in multiple HR functional areas, including classification and pay, labor relations, personnel transactions, and position control.
Proven ability to develop, justify, and implement organizational changes, including reorganizations and CEA concept proposals.
Strong working knowledge of CalHR, SPB, and other control agency policies, procedures, and resources.
Experience providing high‑level consultation to executive management on sensitive HR matters.
Demonstrated skill in managing and developing staff, setting clear priorities, and ensuring accountability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex HR concepts clearly and diplomatically.
Strong project management, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to foster positive labor‑management relations and a culture of collaboration.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and navigate complex or politically sensitive issues tactfully.
Take a two‑minute survey to tell us why you applied for HCAI! https://forms.office.com/g/B6eXh2NKpZ
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you meet Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. If an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (11/12/2025) to be considered. The Final Filing Date is the deadline for applications.
How to Apply: Complete Application Packages – including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents – must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If you choose to submit a hard copy, include a completed copy of the Application Package listing. Non‑electronic hard copies may also be mailed to:
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Human Resources - Classification and Pay Unit, 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016, Sacramento, CA 95833.
Drop‑off location: 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016, Sacramento, CA 95833; drop off at 8th Floor Receptionist, Attention Human Resources, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.
Required Application Package Documents:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Include all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.
Resume (required).
Statement of Qualifications – up to two pages, 12‑point Arial, double‑spaced, titled "SOQ [your name]". Provide a statement addressing the following points: experience managing or leading multiple HR functional areas within the State of California civil service system; example of a significant organizational or workforce planning project you led or contributed to, including outcome; explanation of how you have built and maintained strong relationships with control agencies (e.g., CalHR, SPB) and executive management to accomplish HR and departmental goals.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Direct accommodation questions to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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$8,715.00 - $9,899.00
New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 workplace. 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.
Position Details Job Code: JC-497695
Position #(s): 441-164-4969-XXX
Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (MANAGERIAL)
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds professionalism, innovation, equity, and service.
Job Description And Duties Under the direction of the Chief People Officer, the Human Resources Chief (SSM II) serves as the Department’s highest‑level HR authority, responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the Human Resources Office. The incumbent plans, organizes, and directs a comprehensive HR program encompassing Classification and Pay, Personnel Transactions, Position Control, Benefits Administration, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, and other human resource projects and initiatives.
The HR Chief functions as a key advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to human capital management, organizational structure, and workforce development. The position requires strong analytical ability, sound judgment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and deep familiarity with State of California HR practices and control agency policies. The incumbent will lead efforts to modernize HR operations, develop staff, and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies established by CalHR, SPB, and other control agencies.
This position offers telework 3 days per week and is located at our 2020 West El Camino office in Sacramento, where we have free parking.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for all HR functions, including classification and pay, personnel transactions, position control, labor relations, benefits, and HR compliance.
Advise executive management on HR strategies that support organizational goals and workforce planning.
Develop, review, and submit CEA concept proposals, reorganization plans, and other structural change requests.
Ensure adherence to laws, rules, and policies established by CalHR, SPB, DGS, and other control agencies.
Direct and review staff work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across all HR programs.
Lead and manage labor relations activities, including contract interpretation, employee relations, and grievance resolution.
Oversee the development and implementation of HR data collection and reporting systems for workforce analytics.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence within the HR Office and HCAI.
Represent the Department in meetings with control agencies, other departments, and external stakeholders.
Serve as a key member of HCAI’s management team, contributing to departmental strategic planning and decision‑making.
Desirable Qualifications
Extensive experience in Human Resources management within the State of California civil service system.
Demonstrated expertise in multiple HR functional areas, including classification and pay, labor relations, personnel transactions, and position control.
Proven ability to develop, justify, and implement organizational changes, including reorganizations and CEA concept proposals.
Strong working knowledge of CalHR, SPB, and other control agency policies, procedures, and resources.
Experience providing high‑level consultation to executive management on sensitive HR matters.
Demonstrated skill in managing and developing staff, setting clear priorities, and ensuring accountability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex HR concepts clearly and diplomatically.
Strong project management, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to foster positive labor‑management relations and a culture of collaboration.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and navigate complex or politically sensitive issues tactfully.
Take a two‑minute survey to tell us why you applied for HCAI! https://forms.office.com/g/B6eXh2NKpZ
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you meet Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. If an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (11/12/2025) to be considered. The Final Filing Date is the deadline for applications.
How to Apply: Complete Application Packages – including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents – must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If you choose to submit a hard copy, include a completed copy of the Application Package listing. Non‑electronic hard copies may also be mailed to:
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Human Resources - Classification and Pay Unit, 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016, Sacramento, CA 95833.
Drop‑off location: 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016, Sacramento, CA 95833; drop off at 8th Floor Receptionist, Attention Human Resources, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.
Required Application Package Documents:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Include all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.
Resume (required).
Statement of Qualifications – up to two pages, 12‑point Arial, double‑spaced, titled "SOQ [your name]". Provide a statement addressing the following points: experience managing or leading multiple HR functional areas within the State of California civil service system; example of a significant organizational or workforce planning project you led or contributed to, including outcome; explanation of how you have built and maintained strong relationships with control agencies (e.g., CalHR, SPB) and executive management to accomplish HR and departmental goals.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Direct accommodation questions to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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