DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES - 7370

The Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is responsible for issues related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, civil rights, training exams, recruitment, and retention. In conjunction with other state departments, CalHR does the following:

• Develops management's negotiating positions.
• Represents management in negotiations with exclusive representatives of bargaining units.
• Administers negotiated memorandums of understanding.
• In conjunction with the Department of Finance, administers financial activities stemming from collective bargaining.
• Oversees employee compensation for both represented and non-represented employees.
• Administers rules and policies governing employee entitlements, such as travel reimbursement and relocation expenses.
• Contracts and administers benefit and deferred compensation programs for state employees.
• Provides leadership and guidance to departments to protect the civil rights of all state employees.
• Represents the Governor as the "employer" in issues involving employer-employee relations, including collective bargaining pursuant to the Ralph C. Dills Act.
• Administers the state's classification plan, salaries and manager/supervisor programs, and other personnel-related programs.
• Provides statewide training and ensures the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce.

• Administers the state employees' 401(k) and 457 programs, the Part-time, Seasonal and Temporary Program, and the Alternate Retirement Program.