Senior HR Manager

This position may be located in Fresno, Glendale, Pleasanton, Riverside, Sacramento, or Vacaville.

Are you interested in working for a nationally recognized training organization that is committed to developing its employees? Preparing our employees to be successful is a passion of ours at State Fund. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for learning and development, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, this position may be for you

We are seeking the right individual to fill a Senior HR Manager position to lead, build, direct and support State Fund's Learning & Development function. In this role, you will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs that enhance employee capabilities and drive organizational success. You will work closely with business leaders, oversee a team of instructional designers and/or learning consultants. In addition, you will help to set, create, and execute L&D strategies to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, build, direct and support State Fund's Learning and Development operations including leadership/team/individual development and training, and change management to meet enterprise strategies, direction and values
• Serve as liaison between Corporate Learning and Senior Leaders of State Fund
• Oversee, assess and ensure productivity of Learning and Development operations according to corporate and industry benchmarks
• As a resource to the management team, provide support and advice in recruiting, selecting/hiring, training, developing, appraising and disciplining subordinate staff and in workforce planning
• Promote coordination and team building between/among Organizational Development and working relationships with other departments
• Contribute to task force projects on corporate and industry-wide issues
• Demonstrate leadership skills and promote leadership development to subordinate supervisors and employees
• Oversee compliance training for the organization
• Oversee Learning & Development technologies, which includes managing/administering software/subscription licenses, and researching/procuring new technologies and tools, such as performance support tools and AI.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience creating, administering, and managing a staff development program, and various HR/Corporate Learning projects and initiatives.
• Active experience in a formal leadership role to include mentoring/coaching/developing direct reports.
• Proficient knowledge of learning and development strategies, disciplines, and practices including research, design, proposal, and implementation of curriculum.
• Proficient knowledge of current management principles and practices, Human Resources management and supervision, as well as State Fund's equal employment principles and policies and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of the State Fund business environment and organization to oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of organizational development interventions.
• Working knowledge of project management, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Working knowledge of State Fund's standard MS software and Internet applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Experience in workers' compensation
• Working knowledge of adult learning theories
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Analytical skills and the ability to determine effective courses of action based on objective and anecdotal information
• The ability to evaluate performance and coach for success
• The ability to innovate and find creative solutions to problems
• Intellectual curiosity

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

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

Working Conditions

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and resume via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-470291

Position #(s):
402-814-4801-XXX

Working Title:
Senior HR Manager

Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY) $7,643.00 - $9,496.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
United States

Telework:
Telework

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Talent Acquisition/Staffing

Department Information
State Fund is California's largest provider of workers' compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Special Requirements
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/27/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Compensation Insurance Fund
Mailing Address
Attn: JC-470291 CA
PO BOX 659015

Sacramento , CA 95865

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Compensation Insurance Fund
Talent Acquisition/Staffing
JC-470291 CA
2275 Gateway Oaks Drive

Sacramento , CA 95833

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - In 500 words or less, please include your name and Job Control (JC) number in the upper right-hand corner of the page, and respond to the following question:
  
  Describe your experience leading a learning & development initiative that supported the organization's goal. Explain how you designed or implemented the program, managed the team/project, and measured the effectiveness of the initiative. What would you have done differently?
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits
State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Carl Agulo
(800) 499-8668
CAgulo@scif.com

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:
Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668

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.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

Acknowledgement

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

• California State benefits
• Duty statement/Job Description
• Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

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.

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