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Workforce Retention Manager

California Department of Public Health
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for a Staff Services Manager I within our Human Resources Division (HRD). In this critical role, you will serve as a Workforce Retention Manager and oversee and lead staff that are responsible for conducting a workforce analysis to identify gaps and strengths in staffing, recruitment, retention, and staff development.

HRD partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters that are necessary for the department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework! The deadline to apply is June 3, 2024, at 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time. Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on a variety of highly sensitive and complex cross-cutting HR projects and special assignments with key focus on the California State Public Health Infrastructure (CASPHI) Grant, which provides funding for the department to conduct a workforce analysis to identify gaps and strengths in staffing, recruitment, retention, and staff development
  • Act as the lead expert working with the CDPH Directorate and offices that report to the Directorate to manage Organizational Development and CDPH Workforce Assessments/program assessments; develop best practices; and formulate policies and programs related to CDPH retention
  • Based on data and assessment results, establish pilot recruitment and retention projects including, but not limited to, educational reimbursement, benefit awareness, continuing education, optimal staffing levels, and improved communication, while working to remove barriers to recruitment and retention
  • Use project management skills and performance improvement tools to streamline processes; enhance Department efficiency and effectiveness; and lead research activities related to HR initiatives
  • Develop data collection methodologies for HR initiatives and ensure HR projects align with the Department’s Strategic Plan, Hossin Kanri, and other strategic priorities
  • Coordinate and convene regular meetings; set agendas; develop and analyze HR data; design and implement the necessary HR processes and systems; and develop and implement Department-wide communication plans
  • Formulate Request for Proposals and resulting procurement and manage CASPHI procurements and tasks related to resulting pilot implementation, management, and maintenance
  • Develop detailed work plans; establish and maintain project priorities; monitor and report on activities and status of HR initiatives; analyze current HR processes and procedures; summarize findings; and develop final reports with recommendations

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible management, personnel, fiscal, planning, program evaluation, or related analytical experience beyond the trainee level, which shall have included the preparation of reports and the presentation of recommendations to management, and at least one (1) year of which must have been in a full journeyperson technical capacity
  • Knowledge of, and/or experience in, human resources, ideally with workforce planning (e.g., recruitment, staff development, and retention)
  • Knowledge of workforce planning analysis methods and strategies
  • Experience analyzing and reporting on large data sets
  • Experience making recommendations to implement new or adjust existing projects based on data collected and analyzed
  • Experience in project management
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully take on new projects with positive results

At CDPH equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. 

New to State Service? The following steps will navigate you through the application process:

  1. Create a CalCareer account by going to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx.
  2. Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.
  3. After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the Exam/Assessment Search tab. Please note, while candidates are welcome to apply to positions without taking the examination, candidates must pass the examination prior to appointment. Please review the minimum qualifications thoroughly, prior to beginning the examination.
  4. Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.

Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/3QOQOyy