Compensation Compliance Analyst

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CalPERS is recruiting for multiple Analyst I positions in the Employer Account Management Division, Compensation Compliance & Review. The Analyst I will ensure compensation data and contributions comply with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law and regulations, serving as a technical liaison and data analyst across divisions.

The role involves researching policies, preparing legal documents, and guiding stakeholders on compliant compensation, with in-depth analyses for potential legal action.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: ANALYST I classification.
• Salary ranges shown are for state hires and may reflect miscellaneous adjustments.
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical liaison between CCR section, and other CalPERS divisions re myCalPERS functionality.
• Collect, compile, analyze and summarize data sets to determine operational risks and impacts.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, and other legal documents.
• Research and analyze written labor policies, agreements, etc.
• Educate, guide and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders regarding compliant and noncompliant compensation.
• Conduct thorough analyses to prepare Request for Legal Action (RLA) and serve as CalPERS witness for administrative hearings.

Skills

Data analysis

Legal research

Policy analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

RLA preparation

Job description

Job Posting: Compensation Compliance Analyst

Public Employees Retirement System

JC-530394 -

JC-530394 - Compensation Compliance Analyst
ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 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: 9/13/2026

Job Description and Duties

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of September 28, 2026. We look forward to meeting with you!

California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is recruiting for multiple full-time permanent Analyst I positions in the Employer Account Management Division’s (EAMD) Compensation Compliance & Review (CCR) Section.

This program area ensures compensation and contributions reported by contracted employers comply with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law and the California Code of Regulations and are accurately reported to the retirement system to comply with the pension law.

Under the general direction of the CCR Supervisor I, the Analyst I, will model CalPERS core values and is responsible for the overall operational activities.

The Compensation Compliance Analyst I will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Serve as a technical liaison between CCR section, and other CalPERS divisions as it relates to myCalPERS functionality, including but not limited to researching, validating proposed business requirements for system enhancements, defect solutions, and implementing new program initiatives.
• Collect, compile, analyze and summarize data sets to determine operational risks and impacts.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memorandums, and other legal documents.
• Research and analyze written labor policies, agreements, etc.
• As subject matter expert and technical liaison educate, guide and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, regarding compliant and noncompliant compensation.
• Conduct thorough in-depth analyses to prepare Request for Legal Action (RLA) and serve as a CalPERS witness for administrative hearings.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website !

To take a look at CalPERS as a destination employer, view this YouTube video .

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, titled "Statement of Qualifications", and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length.

• Please describe how your knowledge, skills, and experience qualify you for this position. In your response, address the duties listed in the duty statement and provide specific examples that demonstrate your ability to perform those duties effectively.
• Describe an example of when you identified, researched, and analyzed interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and recommended a course of action. What was the outcome?
• Describe your experience in effectively handling multiple demands and deadlines, and how you would maintain your work integrity with minimal supervision. Please provide specific examples in your answer.

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website .

Need help with your state application, resume, Statement of Qualifications, or interview preparation?

The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach team provides comprehensive support throughout the CalPERS hiring process. Our services include one-on-one online consultations for application assistance, Statement of Qualification review, and interview preparation. To schedule an appointment and receive personalized guidance from our team, please use the following booking link: CalPERS Career Services Consultations .

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:

• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Experience with problem resolution, report writing, analysis and reasoning.
• Ability to adapt to frequently changing priorities, while being detail oriented and organized.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure, changing environment with strict deadlines.
• Experience using reasoning both logically and creatively, utilizing various analytical techniques and programs to develop and evaluate alternatives, analyze data, and present ideas and information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise good judgment on a wide variety of subject matters in a professional and respectful manner.

CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite childcare facility
• Onsite fitness center
• Onsite café and nearby restaurants
• Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
• Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

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

Human Resources Contact:
HRSD, Selection Services Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

EEO Contact:
CalPERS EEO
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Additional Information

Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.

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.

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