Classification & Pay Analyst

California Lottery; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California Lottery, based in Sacramento, seeks a Classification & Pay Analyst II to perform varied HR tasks including salary determinations and policy development. The role emphasizes merit-based hiring, API data analysis, and collaboration with management, staff, and the public.

Hybrid telework is available with reporting to the Sacramento headquarters. Responsibilities include training support and contributing to special projects in classification and pay, ensuring compliance and efficiency in

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge and experience with the state's Merit Based Hiring practices.
• Experience providing customer service in a business environment to management, staff, and the public.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities with varying deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to analyze and present data to various stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience withing with the Examination Certification Online System (ECOS).
• Human resources experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with developing policies and procedures.
• Experience in conducting training and administering exams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct salary determinations.
• Evaluate duty statements and minimum qualifications.
• Develop departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with departmental training.
• Contribute to special projects related to classification and pay.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Merit-based hiring

Customer service

Organization

Analytical skills

ECOS

HR experience

Oral & written communication

Policy development

Training & exams

Tools

ECOS

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Do you enjoy working in collaborative team environment? Are you passionate about human resources with a knack for customer service? If you answered yes, the CA State Lottery Classification & Pay team is looking for you!

Under general direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II performs varied and complex technical work associated with departmental recruitment efforts. The Analyst II acts independently, without direct supervision, providing customer service to programs while ensuring merit-based hiring practices are followed throughout the recruitment process. Duties include but are not limited to conducting salary determinations, duty statement evaluations, conducting minimum qualification checks along with developing departmental policies and procedures. The Analyst II will assist with departmental training and contribute to various special projects relating to classification & pay.

This position is headquartered Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.

Why choose the California State Lottery?

People Are Drawn To The Lottery Because We:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!!

Working Conditions

• Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required
• Other: This position will be required to report to the office two days a week

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code: JC-534234

Position #: 358-231-5393-XXX

Working Title: Classification & Pay Analyst

Classification: ANALYST II

Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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

Department Information

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. We are passionate about creating a better tomorrow - one child at a time. The mix of talented people within our workplace reflects the rich diversity inherent within the State of California. We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming. We believe in California For All.

In fiscal year 2024-25, the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion with approximately $1.9 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state, from independent neighborhood shops to convenience stores, liquor stores to supermarkets, and more. Retail product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers® games and several draw games, including jackpot games such as Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and SuperLotto Plus® and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot®.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts will be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and experience with the state's Merit Based Hiring practices
• Experience providing customer service in a business environment to management, staff, and the public
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities with varying deadlines
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to analyze and present data to various stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience withing with the Examination Certification Online System (ECOS)
• Human resources experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with developing policies and procedures
• Experience in conducting training and administering exams

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Human Resources, JC-534234

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

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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.

Position Location

Sacramento Headquarters

700 N 10th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

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.