Director, Human Resources - Total Rewards (Director III)

Director, Human Resources - Total Rewards (Director III)

CalOptima

Join Us in this Amazing Opportunity

The Team You'll Join

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

More About the Opportunity

We are hoping you will join us as a Director, Human Resources - Total Rewards (Director III) and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our Human Resources team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be Partial Telework.

• If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.

The Director of Human Resources (HR) will lead, oversee, and manage the administration of HR Total Rewards services, policies, and programs for CalOptima Health which includes but is not limited to classification and compensation, health and welfare benefits, retirement, wellness programs, workplace absence, and workers' compensation and other leave programs, as determined by the Chief Human Resources Officer. You will provide high-level and complex guidance to leadership, oversee policy development, manage the HR budget, and direct a team responsible for delivering Total Rewards services. You will also design and evaluate compensation and benefits programs, ensure compliance with employment laws, partner across departments on data integrity and pay equity, and deliver training to leaders and staff. You will have extensive HR expertise, strong leadership and strategic skills, and the ability to manage complex programs in a fast paced environment. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Your Contributions To the Team:

• 50% - Leadership Functions
  • Cultivates and promotes a mission driven culture of high-quality performance, with a focus on customer service, consistency, dignity, and accountability.
  • Directs and assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with the leadership team and staff to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
  • Directs, manages and oversees the Total Rewards team including assigning and evaluating work, making recommendations on hiring, training and setting goals, conducting performance evaluations and recommending and implementing corrective actions up to and including termination.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of goals aligned with CalOptima Health's strategic plan and department initiatives.
  • Develops and administers the HR budget; forecasts funds needed for operational expenses, approves and monitors expenditures for assigned areas.
  • Develops, updates, and implements HR policies and procedures to ensure general responsibilities, requirements and regulations of assigned HR areas comply with applicable legal provisions.
  • Prepares and presents reports to the board of directors, board committees, and executive management regarding HR Total Rewards programs and services.
  • Assesses and refines department priorities, strategies and operations to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.

• 45% - Program Oversight
  • Serves as subject matter expert (SME), stays current with employment laws, and advises and educates leadership on revisions or changes as applicable to the assigned areas.
  • Designs, develops, and communicates the implementation of Total Rewards programs, initiatives, and processes.
  • Manages base salaries, executive pay, and incentive programs and ensures their compliance with compensation policies.
  • Oversees health, wellness, retirement (e.g., 401a, CalPERS), and leave programs; manages broker relationships and annual open enrollment.
  • Partners with Finance and HR teams to analyze pay equity, build job leveling frameworks, and ensure data integrity across HR technology platforms.
  • Designs, develops, and delivers training to equip leaders and staff with essential knowledge and skills within assigned area of subject matter expertise ensuring all employees are well-informed and able to apply and uphold legal provisions.

• 5% - Other
  • Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Do You Have What the Role Requires?

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or related field PLUS 7 years of progressive human resources experience with direct subject matter expertise in at least two of the following, and familiarity or indirect experience with the others: classification and compensation, benefits and wellness programs, absence management (leave, disabilities accommodations and workers compensation) programs, and/or performance management, is required; an equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
  
• 4 years of supervisory experience is required.
  
• Have access to means of transportation for work away from the primary office approximately 5% of the time.

You'll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following:

• Experience with California public health plans.
  
• Master's degree in business administration, human resources or related field.
  
• Certification in subject specific areas such as SHRM Certified Professional (CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), etc.

What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess?

• n/a

Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role:

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Ways We Are Here For You

• You'll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.
  • Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 322 - $192,386 - $307,817 ($92.49 - $147.9891).
    • The final salary offered will be based on education, job-related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.
      
      
• This position is approved for Partial Telework (**If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only**)
• A comprehensive benefits package
• CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
• Additional benefits and perks including:
  • A generous PTO program
  • A quality work life balance
  • Various wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • And the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.

Our Work Environment:

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

• Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the Community:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Why Join Us?

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impacts on our community members. Our team reflects and represents the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

What's Your Next Step?

All Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Do NOT miss out. If you want to join our team, the deadline for the first review of applications is July 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM (PST). We are encouraging you to apply early. If you apply after the first review date, your application is not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

Our Commitment to You

Your application and resume will be reviewed by a dedicated recruiter to this position. If your experience matches what we need, we will reach out to you to discuss the next steps. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview.

If you make it through the steps above and are selected for this exciting role, you will be required to undergo a reference and a background check (to include a conviction record) and if applicable also pass a drug screening and/or a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (for specific positions) If you are an Internal CalOptima Health applicant, please apply through the internal portal on InfoNet.

We will make sure to keep you updated through each step of the process on your candidate portal. Please make sure to watch for updates on your candidate portal and you emails which will be sent to the email address you listed on your application. Please check your email, including your SPAM folder, regularly throughout the recruitment process.

CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation at (714) 246-8400 if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.



To apply, please visit: https://jobs.caloptima.org/jobs/director-human-resources-total-rewards-director-iii-505-city-parkway-west-california-united-states







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