ANALYST II JC-530890

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Payroll Special Projects Analyst in Sacramento. The role supports payroll, benefits, leave accounting, and special projects as part of the HRD team to ensure accurate and timely processing.

The incumbent will handle workload for rosters, backlogs, and complex issues, working with internal and external staff to deliver high‑quality administrative support.

Qualifications

• Analyst II independently performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical work associated with personnel, payroll, benefits, leave accounting issues, and special projects.
• Analyst I performs work of average difficulty and complexity in a wide variety of technical and analytical work related to training, personnel, payroll, benefits, leave accounting issues, and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with workload management for vacant rosters, complex technical issues, and backlogged work.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external departmental staff and control agency personnel.
• Perform as the expert staff resource for training, payroll, benefits, leave accounting issues, and special projects.

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services. The mission of HRD is to support CDPH in attracting, hiring, and retaining quality employees.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a highly team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

The HRD is located in the East End Complex in downtown Sacramento.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

“ The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer. ”

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Analyst II This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing as the expert staff resource responsible for a wide variety of technical and analytical work associated with training, personnel, payroll, benefits, leave accounting issues, and special projects including, but not limited to, appointments, separations, benefits, Leave Accounting Balance audits, and special projects.

The incumbent will assist with managing workload associated with vacant rosters, complex technical issues, and backlogged work. Successful performance of these duties requires the incumbent to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external departmental staff as well as control agency personnel.

The Analyst II independently performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical work associated with personnel, payroll, benefits, leave accounting issues, and special projects.

Analyst I This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing work of average difficulty and complexity in a wide variety of technical and analytical work associated with training, personnel, payroll, benefits, leave accounting issues, and special projects including, but not limited to, appointments, separations, benefits, Leave Accounting Balance audits, and special projects.

The incumbent will assist with managing workload associated with vacant rosters, complex technical issues, and backlogged work. Successful performance of these duties requires the incumbent to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external departmental staff as well as control agency personnel.

The Analyst I classification is distinguished from the Analyst II classification by the scope of responsibility, complexity of work performed, independence of action, decision-making, and level of supervision received. This classification consists of three alternate ranges and as the Analyst I advances within the classification ranges, their responsibilities are expected to show broader knowledge of the work environment, and organizational and/or departmental requirements while the scope of work increases.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025). This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 9/17/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530890

Position #(s): 580-120-5393-822

Working Title: Payroll Special Projects Analyst

Classification: ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

• ANALYST I
• $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
• $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
• $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time