Head of HR (Remote)

Note: Effective July 1, 2025, a 3% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 5 hours of Personal Leave Credit earned monthly in exchange. This program is subject to change based on union agreements and state budget policy.
If you’re interested in promoting safe, affordable, sustainable communities for all Californians, HCD is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working along passionate professionals.
Under the general direction of the HR Systems & Programs Section Leader (Supervisor II), the Transactions Manager is responsible for the management and operation activities pertaining to the Personnel Transactions Unit (PTU), which perform a variety of personnel transactions, position control, and personnel management policy memos for the department.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. This position requires reporting to an HCD office a minimum of four days per week. In limited cases, at the Department’s discretion, an employee may be approved to work in a remote-centered capacity on a temporary basis until appropriate office space becomes available. Under California Government Code Section 14200, telework-eligible employees must reside in California. The designated headquarters location will be based on the employee’s primary residence and may be updated if HCD criteria are met.
This position is limited term for 12-months but may be extended to 24 months, and/or may become permanent at a later date, pending budget approval.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Employment Application (STD.It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. This position requires a background check to be conducted in California and cleared prior to being hired.
For additional information, please visit the E-Verify website .
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:

Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or providing technical direction to staff performing California State civil service personnel transactions, payroll, benefits, or related human resources functions.
Strong knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying California State civil service personnel laws, rules, policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and control agency requirements.
Experience researching, analyzing, and resolving complex personnel transactions, payroll, benefits, salary, appointment, leave, and/or position-related issues.
Experience working with California State control agencies, such as the State Controller’s Office (SCO), California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), and/or California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
Experience using human resources information systems; experience with PeopleSoft HCM and/or Time & Labor is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, training materials, and other resources that promote operational consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide responsive customer service and communicate complex personnel information effectively to staff, management, executives, and other stakeholders.
Well-developed organizational and time management skills
We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:

• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family
• Flexible Schedules
• Hybrid telework
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your training and development

HCD’s Sacramento Headquarters’ building also offers:
Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking
Free On-site Gym
On-site Childcare
On-site Café, Deli, and Grill
On-site ATM
For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD. Resumes, cover letters, or any other documents cannot substitute the SOQ.
When completing the SOQ, number your responses, include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly.
Describe your experience leading or overseeing a personnel transaction, payroll, benefits, or other technical human resources function. Describe a complex personnel, payroll, benefits, or human resources issue you were responsible for resolving. Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. 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