Personnel Operations Manual
This overview is to provide you with a brief description and services provided to the Department of General Services and its client agencies by the Office of Human Resources (OHR). It also identifies specific topics management must be aware of and provides resources for information. The following identifies the program and area of responsibility.
CLASSIFICATION AND PAY UNIT
The Classification and Pay Unit provides consultative services and guidance to DGS management and staff on a variety of complex personnel problems. This includes assisting departmental programs with requests to fill and reclassify positions, resolving complex issues affecting employees' employment and pay, and establishing, revising and abolishing departmental classifications in accordance with the State civil service Classification Plan.
CONSTRUCTIVE INTERVENTION UNIT
The Constructive Intervention Unit provides guidance and consultation to DGS management and supervisors on issues relating to employee conduct and behavior, adverse actions, and rejection on probations.
RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION SERVICES UNIT
The Recruitment and Examination Services Unit develops and administers examinations; facilitates minimum qualifications checks; assists with recruitment strategies including marketing and outreach efforts; and develops and implements the Annual Recruitment and Examination Plan.
LABOR RELATIONS OFFICE
The Labor Relations Office facilitates a cooperative relationship between management, employees and the unions, conducts meet and confers with unions, responds to employee grievances, develops management proposals, participates in negotiations and provides contract language interpretation.
PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS UNIT
The Personnel Transactions Unit administers the payroll and benefits program including implementing and maintaining changes in employment status and pay in the state employment history and payroll systems, and processing benefit documents, appointments, separation, payroll and leave records.
RETURN TO WORK UNIT
The Return-to-Work Unit acts as a liaison between DGS and State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) for workers’ compensation injuries, facilitates/monitors treatment/negotiates and obtains settlement authority for department employees returning employees to gainful employment. Negotiates Reasonable Accommodation for employees with disabilities, administers the Catastrophic Leave program, and determines eligibility for FMLA/CFRA/PDL benefits.