Culture and Talent Management Branch Chief
Classification: Manager II | Job Code: JC-533526 | Position: 358-230-4802-XXX | Work Location: Sacramento County | Job Type: Permanent, Full Time | Telework: Hybrid
About the role
Under the direction of the Human Resources Division (HRD), Assistant Deputy Director (ADD), the Culture and Talent Management Branch Chief provides managerial direction and policy guidance over enterprise-wide employee engagement and organizational culture, workforce and succession planning, change management, training and employee development, and talent acquisition programs. This position requires a current Manager II exam eligibility.
- Energetic, creative, and talented team
- Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
- Recognize individual and team contributions
- Support the importance of work-life balance
- Invest in the professional development of team members
- Dedicated to preserving the environment by lowering carbon footprint
Responsibilities
- Provide managerial direction and policy guidance for enterprise-wide employee engagement and organizational culture
- Lead workforce and succession planning initiatives
- Manage change management programs
- Oversee training and employee development
- Direct talent acquisition programs
Requirements
- Current Manager II exam eligibility (or in process of obtaining list eligibility)
- Meet Minimum Qualifications per the Classification Specification for Manager II
- All experience and education relating to Minimum Qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the State Application (STD Form 678)
Qualifications
- Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide talent management strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Experience leading initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement
- Experience in talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, career development, and workforce planning
- Experience with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
- Strong knowledge of change management
- Experience establishing competency models, career pathways, and talent assessment frameworks
- Ability to use workforce data, metrics, surveys, and analytics to identify trends, measure results, and make strategic recommendations
- Experience developing and/or conducting trainings
- Experience advising executives and senior leaders
- Knowledge of current recruitment trends
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some flexibility depending on operational needs. This position may be required to be reachable outside of normal business hours. Hybrid telework schedule available; employees must be able to report to the Sacramento headquarters as assigned. Telework eligibility requires residence in California per Government Code Section 14200.
Location
Headquartered in Sacramento (700 N. 10th Street). The office is less than 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento, with amenities including an onsite restaurant, free gym, proximity to light rail, electric car charging stations, and free parking.
Travel
Occasional travel may be required. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Pay
Monthly salary range: $9,572.00 – $10,867.00. New-to-state candidates will be hired at the minimum of the classification or alternate range as applicable. Effective July 1, 2025, specific bargaining units and excluded employees are subject to a salary reduction of 2%–4.62% in exchange for monthly Personal Leave hours.
Special Requirements
- Background investigation must be cleared prior to hire
- No person may be hired if convicted of a felony or any gambling-related offense (per California State Lottery Act)
- If basing eligibility on education, transcripts and/or diploma must be provided (foreign transcripts require evaluation showing unit equivalency)