Discover the services and benefits available to state employees. New employees receive orientation to navigate state service, while current employees can access benefits, training, and promotional opportunities.

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Federal Workers: California Welcomes You!

Apply now to explore rewarding career opportunities within the Golden State.

Upcoming Events

Discover the services and benefits available to state employees. New employees receive orientation to navigate state service, while current employees can access benefits, training, and promotional opportunities.

07 August, 2025

25 September, 2025

We have several ways for Workforce Planners to connect with one another.

Resources & Information by Role

Discover the services and benefits available to state employees. New employees receive orientation to navigate state service, while current employees can access benefits, training, and promotional opportunities.

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State Employees

Discover the services and benefits available to state employees. New employees receive orientation to navigate state service, while current employees can access benefits, training, and promotional opportunities.

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State Supervisors & Managers

Find resources such as bargaining unit contracts, a hiring toolkit, training courses for employees, performance management guidance, and information on the merit award process.

State HR Professionals

Access tools to help manage your workforce, including applying personnel policies, recruiting and hiring applicants, administering benefits, workforce planning, and employee recognition programs.

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State Retirees

Whether you are already enjoying retirement or just beginning to think about it, the state offers many benefits to help you feel secure in your future.

Virtual Background Library

Virtual backgrounds raise awareness about the diversity of the Californians that we serve, including important cultural celebrations and historical events with great impact.

Virtual backgrounds raise awareness about the diversity of the Californians

Our Team

California for All

Governor

Gavin Newsom

State of California

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Secretary

Nick Maduros

Government Operations Agency

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Director

Eraina Ortega

Department of Human Resources

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Chief Deputy Director

Monica Erickson

Department of Human Resources

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CalHR Tribal Consultation Policy

The Tribal Consultation Policy aims to ensure effective government-to-government communication and consultation between CalHR and California Indian Tribes, consistent with the mission of CalHR.

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Chief Deputy Director

Monica Erickson

CalHR Tribal Liason

It is the policy of the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) to provide service in the language of our customers.

If you feel that we have not provided you with adequate interpretation services or have denied you an available translated document, you may submit a complaint to CalHR’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office. Please refer to the Language Access Complaint Process and Complaint Form (CalHR-270), available in Spanish and English.