Recruitment and Retention Marketing & Communications Analyst II

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations (Labor Commissioner's Office) seeks a capable Analyst II to manage recruitment and onboarding strategies, collaborate with program leaders, and coordinate statewide outreach across California. The role involves travel, in-person and virtual presentations, and liaison with HR to align hiring goals.

Telework is offered following policy. The position is Limited-Term for 12 months, with potential extension up to 24 months and may become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment campaigns across California and statewide onboarding programs.
• Develop recruitment strategies using social media and print tools.
• Serve as personnel liaison with HR and prioritize hiring goals for LCO programs.
• Travel for recruitment events and conduct in-person and virtual presentations to groups and management across California.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Are you excited to start a career with a dynamic State Agency? Do you have a talent for performing efficiently in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy flexibility and learning new things? Then look no further.

The Labor Commissioner's Office is made up of exceptional individuals just like YOU, who contribute to our Agency's goals and success. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and we are committed to providing guidance, encouragement, and support to our team members to enrich their work and our ability to combat wage theft and put earned wages into the pockets of California workers.

Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II independently performs complex analytical work related to the recruitment and retention advertisement, social media, print, and public marketing campaigns, and on-boarding of staff for Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) programs. Analyst II works closely with program leaders to develop recruitment strategies using and developing various social media and print tools and methods and effectuate a statewide on-boarding process for the LCO. The incumbent will serve as a personnel liaison within the LCO and liaison with the department's Human Resources office and work with each LCO program to prioritize hiring goals for the LCO.

This position is Limited-Term 12 months, may be extended to 24 months, and may become permanent.

The incumbent must be willing to travel for recruitment events. The incumbent is expected to conduct in-person & virtual presentations to groups & management, throughout California.

Working Conditions

The incumbent must be able to commute to various field activities and recruitment events throughout California.

This position is located at:

2031 Howe Avenue
Ste. 100
Sacramento, CA 95825

Limited Term 12 months may be extended to 24 months, may become permanent. The incumbent will work 40 hours per week in the field and office setting equipped with standard office equipment; may drive a state vehicle for field work, trainings and other related work. The incumbent will be assigned a cubicle in an air-conditioned office with natural and artificial lighting located in a high-rise building with elevator access. Telework will be offered in accordance with current departmental policy.

Special Requirements

Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ. SOQ will be treated as first Interview. Applicants will be screened out based on their responses. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.

Final Filing Date

Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.