Limited Term — Human Resources Analyst (Associate Governmental Program Analyst)
Who are we?
The California State Auditor ensures the effective and efficient use and management of public funds and programs. We provide nonpartisan, accurate, and timely assessments of California government's financial and operational activities. Our work results in truthful, balanced, and unbiased information with recommendations for actions that lead to improving government operations.
Why should you join us?
- You want to be part of an agency that makes a difference for Californians and future generations.
- You want to work in a professional environment with a team dedicated to progressive human resources practices.
- You enjoy working in a collaborative and solution-oriented environment, and want to use your human resources knowledge to help others.
- You desire an annual salary range of $68,208 - $85,392*.
What will you do?
As a Human Resources Analyst (Analyst), you work as part of the human resources team dedicated to developing and administering value-added human resources policies and programs, and providing consultation, services and solutions in an efficient and customer-focused manner. Specifically, the Analyst administers the hiring process for the office, assists hiring managers in attracting and hiring high caliber employees through innovative methods; administers all examinations to ensure qualified candidate pools, and develops, analyzes, and makes recommendations for human resources-related policies and processes. In this role, the Analyst works independently and uses good judgment to produce accurate, high quality work products; manages multiple tasks and priorities; establishes and maintains effective working relationships; and demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Specifically, you will:
- You will research, analyze, and recommend appropriate classifications for the office and develop associated duty statements and recruitment tools.
- You will develop job bulletins, interview questions, screening criteria, and supplemental application items; ; support special recruitment efforts and identify potential candidate pools; utilize the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) online certification system to request and process certification lists; post job bulletins to the CalHR vacant positions database and the office website.
- You will be responsible for the entry-level auditor selection process including administering the examination, developing and facilitating all components of the hiring process, and ensuring all hires are made following sound human resources principles and adherence to state civil service laws and rules.
- You will administer office examinations in accordance with the State Personnel Board rules and regulations.
- You will review and analyze existing policies, standards, and procedures related to the HR functions.
Who are you?
- You have strong analytical skills with human resources experience.
- You have experience applying laws, rules, and regulations to your work.
- You have the ability to develop strong working relationships and interact with all levels of staff and stakeholders in a customer service focused manner.
- You have strong written and oral communication skills.
- You have the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with short deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- You have experience working with sensitive and confidential information.
- You have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
How do I join?
The California State Auditor is part of the merit-based California civil service selection system. To complete this process, you must do the following:
- Take the State exam for this position. You can find details in the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Bulletin on CalHR's website. If you are a current state employee with transfer eligibility, you can skip this step.
- Submit a completed State of California job application (STD. 678) and a copy of your resume.
- Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two questions below using specific examples of your education, training and experience. Your responses will help us determine who to interview for the position. Create a document using a word processing application such as Microsoft Word, and limit your response to one page. We will not consider applications that do not include responses to the questions.
- Describe your experience with human resources rules and policies. Provide specific examples of any involvement you have had in the hiring process.
- Describe why you believe you would be a good fit for this position.
You can submit your complete application package via your CalCareer account or by mail:
California State Auditor
Human Resources Office
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
Sacramento, California 95814
Additional hires may be made from this bulletin if positions become available.
*This is a 12 month limited term position that may be extended to 24 months and/or may become permanent. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.
Willing to consider a Staff Services Analyst (SSA) for recruitment purposes. Duties will be adjusted to reflect the level of the position. The annual salary for an SSA is $43,656 — $70,992. The examination for the SSA classification can be found on CalHR's website.
The Fine Print:
This position is eligible for participation in the office's hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment. State Auditor's Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining. 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 state 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.