IT Human Resources Liaison

Job Description and Duties

CalSTRS Technology Services is looking for a self-motivated and organized individual to join the Enterprise IT Governance Division as an IT Human Resources Liaison. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the intersection of technology and human resources within a dynamic organization.

The Technology Services Branch is committed to providing quality and timely technical support and services to the organization. Technology Services provides resources to successfully meet the technical demands of the organization.

The Technology Services' Enterprise IT Governance Division oversees the development and execution of CalSTRS IT strategic plan, guides technology decisions and investments, and ensures the effective and efficient use of technologies through IT business governance frameworks, guiding principles, and IT policies and standards.

Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, IT Budgeting & Administration (ITBA) Supervisor, the Analyst ll acts as the Information Technology Human Resources Liaison and performs the more difficult, varied, and complex analytical personnel work for the Technology Services Branch. The incumbent also serves as the On boarding Ambassador, Attendance Coordinator, Training Coordinator, and provides budget expenditures and administrative support for the Branch. The Analyst ll must exercise a high degree of discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality, and initiative to take independent action to resolve issues as they arise.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Experience analyzing, advising, and coordinating hiring/recruitment, on boarding, attendance/leave accounting tasks and activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with established Human Resources (HR) processes and policies, preferably within a State of California government department/entity.
• Experience with and commitment to ensuring that confidential or sensitive information is handled with care, combined with the ability to analyze and assess information to make informed decisions on what to communicate to customers.
• Experience and ability to provide customer service and communicate effectively in writing, over the phone, virtually, and in person with both internal and external customers regularly.
• Ability to build professional working relationships and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Experience analyzing and preparing budget forecasts and expenditure reports, reviewing vendor invoices, and working with stakeholders to resolve billing issues.
• Experience analyzing performance metrics and data, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending process improvements in order to fulfill strategic and project initiatives.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities effectively.
• Strong commitment to continuously learn and grow, work well within team and as an individual contributor.
• Knowledge and understanding of general IT functions, roles and processes.

Willing to consider an Analyst I . Duties will reflect the appropriate position candidate is hired into.

Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.

Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions section below and apply now.

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Working Conditions

CalSTRS offers a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions based on business needs.

All staff of CalSTRS are employees of the State of California and subject to California employment taxes and withholdings. Upon appointment, staff are required to provide a current California address to CalSTRS Human Resources to be used as a remote work location.

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 with CalSTRS.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Review the duty statement and desirable qualifications and describe why you think you are qualified for this position. In your response, include 3 or more specific examples from your prior work experience and/or education in which you demonstrated a combination of the desirable qualifications.

Exam

This position requires a current Analyst II or Analyst I examination. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired:

Click here to gain list eligibility for Analyst II .
Click here to gain list eligibility for Analyst I .

CalSTRS Personal Trading Program

Investment Branch employees are required to participate in the CalSTRS Personal Trading Program which allows CalSTRS to monitor employees’ personal trading transactions in order to reduce risks associated with insider trading, front running, and misusing material non-public information. Upon accepting a position within the Investment Branch, you will be required to disclose your personal broker account information and be required to utilize a personal broker from a designated list as provided by CalSTRS.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted. The BI consists of a Personal History Statement and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice. The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education and check driving records.

CalSTRS Disclosure Requirements

This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the Conflict of Interest Code that applies to CalSTRS team members and the Political Reform Act , which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) .

Incompatible Activities

This position is subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 19990 . Upon accepting a position at CalSTRS, you will also be required to comply with the CalSTRS Incompatible Activities Policy by ensuring that outside work or activities are compatible and align with your professional activities or workplace obligations.

Benefits

CalSTRS offers a competitive pay schedule and a work-life-balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some benefits include:

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders
• More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan forgiveness under the federal

For the latest information on the benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet. Please provide the following information on your application: 815-626-5393-008, RPA 0392, JC-504523.
• If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your transcripts/degree.
• Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position. If you are applying as a T&D, please indicate this in the eligibility section of your application.
  
• Candidate may be selected by application packet review only.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
• Submission of an incomplete STD 678 may result in disqualification.

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 required and must be included.
• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be included.

• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications is required. Please see the Special Requirements section of the job posting for detailed instructions.