Associate Human Resources Analyst

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

14 paid holidays

Annual leave or sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

Judicial Council of California is seeking an Associate Human Resources Analyst in its Human Resources office to manage full-cycle payroll and benefits for 400+ judicial officers. The role requires handling appointments, elevations, retirements, and dependent changes while coordinating with SCO and other agencies.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely updates, and responsive problem-solving within a public service framework and hybrid work arrangements in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field with 4+ years of HR experience; substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience handling full-cycle payroll and benefits and interacting with state agencies is expected.
• Strong customer service, communication, and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll and benefits for 400+ judicial officers.
• Collaborate with SCO, CalHR, CalPERS, and other agencies to ensure accurate updates.
• Analyze, research, resolve, and respond to complex payroll/benefits issues under time constraints.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Data analysis

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

4+ years HR experience

Job description

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Associate Human Resources Analyst with the Human Resources office.

This Associate HR Analyst is responsible for handling the full cycle process of the payroll and benefits for approximately 400+ judicial officers (Supreme/Appellate justices and Superior Court judges). They will provide all aspects of payroll (appointments, elevations, separations, retirement, etc.) and benefits (change plans, COBRA, add/delete dependents, etc.) services for all judicial officers and their dependents. The position involves analyzing, researching, resolving, and responding to the most technical, complex, and/or sensitive payroll and benefits issues, often under time constraint. The incumbent collaborates with the State Controller’s Office (SCO), controlling agencies (CalHR, CalPERS, JRS, etc.), benefit plan administrators, Judicial Council Offices and private/public entities to ensure judicial officers’ payroll and benefits are properly updated, maintained, and administered timely.

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding this location. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a directly related field that would provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the assigned area. An additional four (4) years of professional human resources experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service and building positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Be highly detail-oriented and organized, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, professionally, and accurately.
• Be responsive and dependable, with a proactive approach to addressing questions, following through on commitments, and keeping others informed.