Careers in State HR

The Division of Personnel (DOP) offers exciting career paths with opportunities for individual and professional development. With the recent HR transformation, now is an outstanding time to join DOP and be part of the positive developments underway in State HR.

Why DOP?

DOP leadership knows our work starts and ends with the team of DOP staff who answer calls, facilitate meetings, and coach employees through difficult situations every day. We have an outstanding team from technicians to professionals who support each other while having fun at work. We offer a positive work environment that values collaboration, staff development, and work/life balance. Many positions offer hybrid in-office and telework schedules with program managers who understand the benefits of working with individuals to enable fulfillment on and off the job.

Is HR Experience Required?

We understand career paths take different twists and turns, and HR experience is not required to join the DOP team. Many DOP employees started in different positions and eventually found their way to a career that positioned them do what they find most fulfilling on the job: supporting people. Experience working in administrative positions, or roles that require investigation and analysis can translate well to HR work. Moreover, DOP is committed to developing staff by offering a robust training program for building core competencies in a classroom setting, as well as and on-the-job learning.

What Does a Career Path Look Like in HR?

Many staff start at the technician series and work their way into the professional-level HR Consultant series. At the professional level, DOP offers many opportunities to specialize in different HR areas. As a professional consultant, staff laterally transfer and have opportunities to promote throughout the division, as well as in Payroll and Department HR. From there, DOP develops leaders in program management, HR Business Partner, and division leadership positions.