ANALYST IV

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

Job summary

State of California, Department of Human Resources, is seeking a Senior Compensation, Leave, and Personnel Policy Consultant (Analyst IV) to provide expert policy guidance on complex salary and leave determinations and manage the SROA program. The role involves Pay Letter development, pay scale administration, and research support.

Limited-term, 12 months with potential extension or permanency. Salary range $7,276.00–$9,107.00 per month; telework allowed with in-office requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to produce written products that are well thought out, clear and concise
• Ability to create a written product with minimal oversight
• Excellent 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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level policy and consultation to state departments on the most complex employee salary and leave determinations.
• Administer the State Restriction of Appointment (SROA) program, analysis and issuance of Pay Letters, and evaluation and administration of the Pay Scales.
• Develop pay letters and conduct research to support policy decisions.

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Compensation, Leave, and Personnel Policy Consultant

Department of Human Resources

JC-536828 -

JC-536828 - Senior Compensation, Leave, and Personnel Policy Consultant ANALYST IV

$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: 11/12/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Limited-Term Appointment: This position is being filled as a 12-month limited-term appointment. The appointment may be extended to 24-months, become permanent, or end at any time, based on operational needs.

Job Description and Duties

Limited-Term Appointment: This position is being filled as a 12-month limited-term appointment. The appointment may be extended to 24-months, become permanent, or end at any time, based on operational needs.

This position is eligible for a 5% pay differential (Pay Differential 248). 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

Under the general direction of the Personnel Services Branch (PSB) Personnel Program Manager II (PPM II), the Analyst IV is 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 Pay Scales. Functions also include pay letter development and research.

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 3% 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.

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

Senior Compensation, Leave, and Personnel Policy Consultant

Classification:

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:

12 Month Limited Term - 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to produce written products that are well thought out, clear and concise
• Ability to create a written product with minimal oversight
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative
• Ability to effectively manage multiple prioritiesAbility 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 or the Analyst III exam to become list eligible for this 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.