ANALYST II JC-536734

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

Job summary

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking a Recruitment Analyst within the Recruitment Unit of the Human Resources Division. You will develop and implement recruitment strategies, attend events, and promote CDPH vacancies to diverse talent pools.

The ideal candidate has interest in human resources and recruitment, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to work cooperatively, proactively, and independently. Hybrid telework is available in Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Interest and experience in human resources and recruitment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively, proactively, and independently.
• Ability to communicate with management, follow up to ensure matters are addressed timely and appropriately, demonstrate open-mindedness and tact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies using job posting sites, social media, and events.
• Review and analyze recruitment practices to identify improvements.
• Attend in-person and virtual career fairs and inform candidates about hiring process.

Skills

Recruitment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

About the Department

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.

At the California Department of Public is a highly visible Department dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of the diverse communities and people in California. We are a department of approximately 5,000 employees which administers over 200 programs statewide.

Human Resources Division

The Human Resources Division provides guidance, support, and expertise to the department for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of quality employees.

Recruitment Unit Overview

The Recruitment unit assists Centers, Divisions, Offices, and programs with outreach efforts by attending recruitment events, advertising vacancies, consulting with hiring supervisors and managers, and reaching out to both passive and interested candidates to educate them on the hiring process as well as the positions that CDPH hire for. The Recruitment Unit (RU) administers department-wide recruitment efforts with a focus on hard to fill positions and is dedicated to helping teams attract, hire, and retain an empowered, diverse workforce to achieve each division’s mission. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service, ensuring that CDPH is equipped with the right talent to drive their crucial public health initiatives forward.

The Recruitment Unit is a close-knit team that values collaboration, camaraderie, and a healthy dose of fun. We work hard together, support one another, and always find ways to keep the atmosphere light and engaging. Whether we’re tackling recruitment and hiring challenges or celebrating successes, we do it as a team, making sure that every day brings progress and a good laugh. In our unit, teamwork isn’t just about getting the job done, it’s about enjoying the journey together.

Important Notices

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

The CDPH Human Resource Division (HRD) is hiring a Recruitment Analyst in the Recruitment Unit. The Recruitment Analyst will develop and implement recruitment strategies including recruiting through various job posting sites, social media sites, and recruitment events; identifying alternate and innovative options to create interest in Department specific classifications that are difficult to recruit for; making recommendations and offering solutions on advertising programs vacancies.

The Recruitment Analyst will independently review and analyze their designated CDPH programs’ recruitment practices to identify necessary changes and improvements.

The ideal candidate will have interest and experience in human resources and recruitment. The selected candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively, proactively, and independently. The analyst is expected to communicate with management, follow up to ensure matters are addressed timely and appropriately, demonstrate open-mindedness and flexibility, and display tact.

CDPH partners with various educational institutions, and associations to educate candidates about CDPH’s hiring process, vacancies, and application best practices. Through our partnerships, we attend various in-person and virtual career fairs and informational sessions presenting and speaking to interested individuals. The Recruitment analyst will be asked to attend various events both in person and virtually.

We hope you take this unique opportunity to be a member of our enthusiastic and dedicated team!

Travel to various locations throughout California may be required to successfully complete assigned responsibilities. See duty statement for specific job duties.

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: 11/17/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536734

Position #(s): 580-120-5393-796

Working Title: Recruitment 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