What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transactions Temporary Leave Analyst position at California Department of Industrial Relations?
Job Description And Duties
Are you an experienced and adaptive team member that thrives in fast paced environments? Are you interested in working at a department that prioritizes providing exceptional consultation and support services to their employees? If so, we encourage you to apply to join our Human Resources Office Transactions team.
An ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and will take initiative to develop strong working relationship by providing thoughtful and equitable recommendations and solutions through consultative and training of DIR HR team members, employees, managers and supervisors . They will also demonstrate efficiency and quality control, and recommend innovative HR business processes.
Under direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst performs technical personnel and payroll transactions functions related to temporary leaves including, but not limited to, Worker’s Compensation, Non-Industrial Disability (NDI), Non-Industrial Family Care Leave (NDI-FCL), State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and Catastrophic Leave. The incumbent is responsible for developing and conducting training to Transactions team members as well as assessing, reviewing, evaluating, and developing policies, procedures, and processes related to the HR Transactions Temporary Leave Unit. The incumbent also develops departmental memorandums to communicate policy changes from control agencies, and conducts various Transactions Temporary Leave audits.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764
To be considered for this Staff Services Analyst job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2105
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 her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is currently located at:
2180 Harvard Street
Sacramento CA 95815
We offer a hybrid work schedule that is consistent with the department’s telework policy.
The incumbent works in an office and telework setting. The Human Resources Office space is established with sit/stand cubicle workstations and exposed to natural and artificial lighting. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. The incumbent will use a computer and office equipment including a printer, copier, and telephone.
This office will be relocating in December 2025, to the renovated New Labor Agency Building in Downtown Sacramento, at 1416 9th Street.
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ. Instructions: No more than two pages with one-inch margins, 12-point Arial font, numbered, and respond to each question in the order that they appear in this vacancy announcement. Failure to follow the requirements and/or answer the questions may result in your application not being considered.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/4/2025
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).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Certifications Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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:
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.
Are you an experienced and adaptive team member that thrives in fast paced environments? Are you interested in working at a department that prioritizes providing exceptional consultation and support services to their employees? If so, we encourage you to apply to join our Human Resources Office Transactions team.
An ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and will take initiative to develop strong working relationship by providing thoughtful and equitable recommendations and solutions through consultative and training of DIR HR team members, employees, managers and supervisors . They will also demonstrate efficiency and quality control, and recommend innovative HR business processes.
Under direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst performs technical personnel and payroll transactions functions related to temporary leaves including, but not limited to, Worker’s Compensation, Non-Industrial Disability (NDI), Non-Industrial Family Care Leave (NDI-FCL), State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and Catastrophic Leave. The incumbent is responsible for developing and conducting training to Transactions team members as well as assessing, reviewing, evaluating, and developing policies, procedures, and processes related to the HR Transactions Temporary Leave Unit. The incumbent also develops departmental memorandums to communicate policy changes from control agencies, and conducts various Transactions Temporary Leave audits.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
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https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764
To be considered for this Staff Services Analyst job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2105
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 her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is currently located at:
2180 Harvard Street
Sacramento CA 95815
We offer a hybrid work schedule that is consistent with the department’s telework policy.
The incumbent works in an office and telework setting. The Human Resources Office space is established with sit/stand cubicle workstations and exposed to natural and artificial lighting. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. The incumbent will use a computer and office equipment including a printer, copier, and telephone.
This office will be relocating in December 2025, to the renovated New Labor Agency Building in Downtown Sacramento, at 1416 9th Street.
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ. Instructions: No more than two pages with one-inch margins, 12-point Arial font, numbered, and respond to each question in the order that they appear in this vacancy announcement. Failure to follow the requirements and/or answer the questions may result in your application not being considered.
- Describe a situation when you had to explain a complex leave or benefit process to an employee and the strategies you used to ensure they understood.
- Describe your experience leading a Human Resources project in a fast-paced environment with quick changing priorities and direction, and your ability to meet tight deadlines.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/4/2025
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).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Certifications Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
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.
Salary : $6,031 - $7,547
