8380 Department of Personnel Administration
Program Descriptions

30 - PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

The Division's main objectives are as follows:
  • Provide human resource services, including the development of policy relative to classification and compensation standards; consultation with departments and agencies on position allocation and effective personnel management practices; the development and implementation of innovative personnel management concepts designed to address workforce challenges including workforce planning, succession planning, pay incentive programs, and a reduced workforce.

  • Through the Human Resources Modernization Project (HR Mod), in partnership with the State Personnel Board, work to revise, update, and streamline the state's human resources system, which includes streamlining the hiring process, modifying the vast position classification system, and designing a competencies-based performance management structure.

  • Represent the Governor as the "employer" in contract negotiations with the state's 21 bargaining units and set pay and benefits for employees excluded from the collective bargaining process including supervisors, managers, executives, and confidential employees.

  • Represent the Governor, and state agencies and departments, in all matters pertaining to labor relations, personnel and discipline, wage and hour claims, and employment law.

40 - ADMINISTRATION

The Executive Office provides strategic planning and direction for the Department as well as advice to the Governor's Office on all matters involving employer-employee relations. The Administrative Services Division provides internal support and service to the Department's line programs including fiscal, human resources, contract, procurement, information technology, and telecommunications services.

54 - BENEFITS

The Benefits Division designs, acquires, and administers a comprehensive employee benefit package designed to assist the state in attracting and retaining a qualified and diversified workforce. Benefits include health, dental, vision, employee assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and legal services. The Division also manages the master service agreement with the State Compensation Insurance Fund to provide for the state's workers' compensation program. The Savings Plus Program administers a tax-deferred savings program for all state employees to supplement retirement through various retirement programs.