Hiring Analyst

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you passionate about positive change and employee engagement? Are you fast-acting and detail-oriented? Do you thrive on teamwork and collaboration? If yes, this position may be for you. The Disability Insurance Branch (DIB) is looking for an action-oriented individual to join the Hiring Services Unit (HSU) of the Employment Development Department (EDD) within the Disability Insurance

Branch (DIB). Under the direction of the HSU manager, the HSU analyst will: 

• Develop, review, and maintain hiring templates and procedural guides
• Review and audit all hiring related packages for accuracy, and completion
• Track, and monitor vacancies to timely update the Vacancy Log
• Maintain a high-level confidentiality and professionalism 
• Utilize innovative strategies for process improvement efficiencies  
• Creates educational presentation material for hiring managers to ensure best hiring practices
• Builds and maintains excellent partnerships with staff, hiring managers, Executives, Human Resource and other customers

The DIB administers the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program, which includes Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Nonindustrial Disability Insurance (NDI) and NDI-Family Care Leave for state employees, and voluntary plans. The program covers more than 18 million workers and provides financial stability to workers and their families when they are unable to work as a result of their own disability or need to take time off work to bond with a new child, to care for a seriously ill family member, or to participate in a qualifying military event. We strive to deliver timely benefit payments and quality service to all of our customers.

This position is headquartered in the Central Office in downtown Sacramento, near light rail.

This position allows for a hybrid telework schedule, which is subject to change, under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telework.

Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, for their in-office days.

Position exists at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento CA 95814

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!

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 in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click  here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

State application (STD 678) is Required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678. A application received without duties listed on the STD 678 will not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. 

Application (STD 678) is Required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678. An application received without duties listed on the STD 678 will not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. Transcripts or Diplomas are optional and may be required to meet minimum qualifications.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at  .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.

• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire , you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

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Analyst I Bulletin For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

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:

• Hiring experience and/or Human Resources experience
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate confidently with all levels of staff
• Experience with all levels of project management
• Experience with all types of process improvement projects
• Detailed oriented with an eye for accuracy and precision
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities and workloads to meet operational needs
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrates ability to proofread documents for both accuracy and completeness
• Ability to model the EDD's core values - integrity, accountability, teamwork, service, care, respect, communication, and trust

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters  DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be a narrative response, no longer than 2 pages, 12-point Ariel Font, single spaced, Arial font size 12, Name and JC on the top right corner, responses are numbered in the order of the questions provided, the question must be typed out verbatim, and the response must immediately follow the question.

1. Describe how your education, training, and experience demonstrate your ability to perform the job duties as it relates to hiring or human resources. Please include examples.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.