Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week.

Are you a highly motivated human resources (HR) professional with a passion and expertise for providing solutions and helping an organization to achieve optimal performance? Do you enjoy fast-paced environments where challenging and rewarding work foster your professional growth? If you think you are the right talent, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is seeking a motivated individual that can provide leadership over the performance management functions in the Human Resources Office, and we encourage you to apply today to join our team!

Under the direction of the Chief People Officer of the Human Resources Office (HRO) (Staff Services Manager III), the Performance Management Consultant (Staff Services Manager I Specialist) serves as a subject matter expert and non-supervisory specialist in an independent capacity to administer an effective performance management program for the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). The incumbent is responsible for providing guidance and expertise to management and supervisors on performance matters in consultation with the CalHR Legal Division. The incumbent performs the most difficult and sensitive work and provides training and consultative services in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies. The incumbent is responsible for developing procedures, guidelines, and resources. The incumbent will promote and be accountable for customer satisfaction and quality service and initiate or make recommendations that promote innovative solutions to meet customer needs. The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to providing accurate, timely, and quality service that exceeds our customer's expectations. The incumbent is responsible for promoting and maintaining organizational culture by ensuring all functional areas align with CalHR’s mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You need to provide direct responses to each of the numbered items. You must include the numbered item followed by your response. Include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Describe your relevant education, qualifications, experience, training, and/or knowledge that makes you the best candidate for this position based on the duty statement provided. Please include specific examples.
2. Describe how you have promoted and maintained an organization's culture, particularly in supporting wellness and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA).

Note: If you do not follow the instructions, you may not move forward in this recruitment. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Expert experience in and knowledge of human resources laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to performance management and progressive discipline
• Customer service experience and customer-centric approach with the ability to remain flexible and adapt to rapid changes in priorities and work assignments while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to gain the confidence and support of executive staff and advise them on critical human resources matters
• Ability to think critically, research, analyze complex information, interpret data, apply laws, rules, bargaining unit contracts, practices, and principles to personnel management and human resources, and develop effective action and implementation plans
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and model core values such as fostering a people-focused department, leadership, accountability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA), integrity, and transparency
• Effective communication, business acumen, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential for this position
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly present complex and accurate information from thorough and complete analyses, as well as develop and present information to both small and large groups
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, staff, and clients.
• Ability to adapt, be flexible, and thrive in an environment that manages multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment and maintain sensitive information and documentation confidentiality
• Experience in process improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities for organizational improvement and successfully leading and implementing change

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

If you’re passionate about business-changing experiences in an exciting, thriving state environment, CalHR is right for you. Join us at CalHR to provide human resources support to state departments. As you contribute your time, talent, and ideas, you’ll see the impact you will make to thousands of state employees and fellow Californians.

We offer competitive, flexible opportunities:

• Hybrid telework
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
• Short-Term Disability Program available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family 401k program
• Alternate Work Week Schedule options
• Ongoing training and development
• Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking
• On-site ATM
• On-site Gym
• Shopping
• Nearby restaurants

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.

Additional Application Information

When completing the State application, STD 678, you must include a description of the duties performed for each position held. You may not move forward in this recruitment if you write “See Resume."

Redact confidential information from all documents you submit for this position. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to:

• Social security number (CalCareers removes this from the first page of the State application, STD. 678, upon submission)
• Birthdate
• Student identification number
• Driver license number (unless required)
• Basis of eligibility
• Examination results
• LEAP status
• Marital status
• Age

You can apply in one of three ways:

• Online (preferred),
• U.S. mail, parcel deliver or courier service, or
• In person

We may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

This position is pending budget approval.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - If you are basing your eligibility on education, provide your unofficial transcripts. If you are using foreign transcripts, you must provide a transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which the foreign course work is equal. You will need to submit official transcripts at the offer stage. If you are not basing your eligibility on education, do not provide your unofficial transcripts. Select Choose/Upload for the required document. Then select Bypass File.
• Statement of Qualifications - You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). See the Special Requirements section for instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,

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