Assistant Personnel Officer (Manager II)

Job Description and Duties Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team of HR professionals? If so, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Human Resources Office (HRO) may be the employer for you! The Assistant Personnel Officer demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude, and is committed to building a team that is passionate about providing superior customer service that makes a meaningful impact. In this role you will drive strategies that support employee personnel and payroll, policy development and training and organizational excellence. If you thrive in an innovative, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply! This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3. To be considered for this Manager II job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4834 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ. Instructions: Your SOQ should not exceed two pages, should be completed with one-inch margins and Arial 12-point font. Number and respond to each question in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement. Failure to follow the requirements may result in your application not being considered. • Describe how you have developed, implemented or improved HR policies, procedures or program oversight to support organizational goals. • Desribe your approach to developing staff, addressing performance concerns and creating a culture of accountability. • Considering the desirable qualifications outlined in this bulletin, describe how your professional experience qualifies you for this position. 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: The incumbent should exercise a high degree of initiative, discretion/confidentiality, independence, reliability, dependability, good judgment, and flexibility in performing a wide variety of duties; should be able to effectively communicate and establish/maintain professional relationships at all levels; should possess good work habits, work well under pressure, and adjust positively to changing priorities. The incumbent should possess the ability to: Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of techniques to resolve complex issues relating to recruitment and hiring; develop and evaluate alternatives; evaluate data and present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing; consult with and advise managers or other interested parties on a wide variety of human resources matters. The incumbent should possess the following skills: Outstanding customer service skills, interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent writing skills, and conflict management skills. The incumbent should possess knowledge of the following: Proper usage and application of grammar and spelling; the ability to apply office policies and procedures; and working knowledge of commonly used office automation/computer programs.