Employee Relations Analyst

California Department of Aging; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

The California Department of Aging is seeking an Employee Relations Analyst (Analyst III) in Sacramento County. The role leads the department’s Employee Relations program, handling performance management, investigations, and disciplinary matters with guidance from senior staff.

The position is hybrid, permanent, and full-time, reporting to the Classification and Employee Relations Supervisor. The incumbent will analyze performance, conduct, attendance, probationary status, and disciplinary

Qualifications

• Lead Employee Relations Consultant responsibilities and guidance
• Analytical assessment of performance, conduct, attendance and probationary matters
• Interpretation of laws, rules, regulations and bargaining provisions

Responsibilities

• Administers Performance Management Program for CDA.
• Analyzes and resolves non-EEO and non-safety employee issues.
• Coordinates with Office of Legal Services and subject-matter experts on complex actions

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537852

Position #(s): 797-650-5402-XXX

Working Title: Employee Relations Analyst

Classification: ANALYST III

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 A

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.

Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December - 2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging. CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.

To Learn More About CDA, Visit: https://www.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit: https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit: https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/master-plan-for-aging/

Job Description And Duties

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.

About This Role

Under the general direction of the Classification and Employee Relations Supervisor, the Analyst III serves as the department’s lead Employee Relations Consultant. The incumbent independently performs the more complex and sensitive analytical and consultative work necessary to administer the Performance Management Program for CDA. The incumbent analyzes performance, conduct, attendance, probationary, and disciplinary matters; interprets and applies laws, rules, regulations, collective bargaining provisions, statewide policy, and department procedures; develops options and recommendations for management consideration; analyzes and/or investigates non-EEO and non-Safety employee complaints and recommends appropriate performance management for respondents as needed; and coordinates complex actions with the Office of Legal Services (OLS) and other subject matter experts.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process ( 3 Steps To A State Job ). Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement: CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search .

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at [e-mail] .

• Pending Budget approval.

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

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).