ANALYST IV

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Professional Development Days

Health and dental insurance

11 paid holidays

Job summary

State of California, CalHR, is seeking an Analyst IV/III to provide expert policy guidance on state employee salary and leave determinations. The role administers SROA, and develops and issues Pay Letters while evaluating PayScales for the PSB. Hybrid telework with in-person days supports collaboration and professional development.

The position offers comprehensive state benefits and a defined career ladder within CalHR, with opportunities for advancement and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience working in payroll and leave programs, applying laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to produce written materials and support HR decision making.
• Experience with Pay Letters and PayScales administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert policy guidance on salary and leave determinations to state departments.
• Administer the State Restriction of Appointment (SROA) program and issue Pay Letters.
• Evaluate and administer PayScales for the Personnel Services Branch (PSB).
• Support Analyst III level duties if applicable.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

multitasking

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Communication to management

Job description

Job Description and Duties

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

Why join CalHR? The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for strengths development, a national recognition of organizations that build cultures helping people do their best work. This honor reflects our department-wide investment in a strengths-based workplace that supports growth, leadership and a stronger employee experience. Join CalHR to work in an environment that prioritizes professional development and public service.

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals. Get to know us more here!

CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role

Do you consider yourself a subject matter expert in Human Resources (HR)? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where the work you do has statewide impacts? If so, then this may be the position for you.

Under the general direction of the Personnel Program Manager II, the Analyst I/Vis responsible for providing expert level policy and consultation to state departments on the most complex employee salary and leave determinations, the administration of the State Restriction of Appointment (SROA) program, analysis and issuance of Pay Letters, and evaluation and administration of the PayScales for the Personnel Services Branch (PSB).

PSB is also considering the Analyst III level for this recruitment. If filled at this level, the Analyst III is responsible for independently providing policy and consultation to state departments on employee salary and leave determinations, the administration of the State Restriction of Appointment (SROA) program, and the development and issuance of Pay Letters.

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

Working Conditions

• Career Development: CalHR provides continuous learning and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth, including two Professional Development Days per fiscal year.
• Location: CalHR is centrally located near the Ice Blocks in downtown Sacramento, with many dining and shopping options nearby.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Compensation: The advertised salary reflects gross pay before taxes and payroll deductions. Actual take-home pay will vary based on applicable tax withholdings and employee benefit elections, including retirement plan contributions, health insurance, and other voluntary deductions.

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA): Approximately every twelve (12) months depending on the position and based on performance, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary of the position.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST IV
• ANALYST III

ANALYST IV $7,276.00 - $9,107.00L New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: ANALYST III

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00L

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) oversees a wide range of matters related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, civil rights, training, exams, recruitment, and retention. For most employees, many of these matters are determined through the collective bargaining process managed by CalHR.

Our Mission: To serve as the trusted advisor to our strategic partners and the public, providing exceptional human resource services and guidance in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our Vision: Shaping California’s future of public service excellence with fair and equitable employment opportunities and a diverse, engaged workforce.

Core Values: People Centric, Leadership, Accountability, DEIA, Integrity, and Transparency. Please note, CalHR is not an E-Verified employer.

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Describe your Human Resources experience working in directly with payroll and leave programs, which you believe make you qualified for this position. Specifically, explain your experience in payroll applying various laws, rules and regulations. How does this experience directly relate to the duties of this position, as described in the duty statement?

2. Describe your experience preparing complex Human Resources related written materials. Include examples of the types of documents you have produced, your role in developing them, and how your writing conveyed analysis or supported Human Resources decision making.

3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are very important to CalHR; describe your experience and approach to advancing Diversity, Equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Include examples of specific actions you have taken, your role in those efforts and how your approach supports an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to produce written products that are well thought out, clear and concise
• Ability to create a written product with minimal oversightExcellent attention to detail
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work with multiple levels of staff and management
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret and apply memoranda of understandings, laws, rules, and regulations

CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits. Please visit our new Benefits website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov for more information!

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

Take the online Analyst IV exam to become list eligible for the Analyst IV position and the Analyst III exam to become eligible for the Analyst III position.

The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an optional pathway to state civil service for people with disabilities. Visit the CalHR LEAP page for additional information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.