HR Project Analyst

Job Description and Duties

REPOST: If you have previously applied for this position under JC-522610, you will need to reapply to be considered for this position.

LT up to 24 months, may become permanent.

Do you want to be part of transforming HR business processes? The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is seeking a hard-working, resourceful, and enthusiastic Analyst to support mission-driven work in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent customer service. The HR Support Analyst primary role is to assist with CalRecycle HR with the California State Payroll System (CSPS) Project including, but not limited to activities such as data validation, employee record cleanup, business process analysis, and policy and procedure updates to ensure departmental readiness for system conversion. The Analyst also participates in system testing, project coordination, and collaboration with statewide partners to support a smooth transition to the new HR, payroll, travel, and expense system. In addition to CSPS responsibilities, the analyst provides broader human resources support by conducting research, preparing recommendations, developing and updating HR policies and procedures, and assisting with unit projects as needed.

Beginning July 1, 2026, CalRecycle staff will be office centered, requiring employees to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program needs. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

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Special Requirements

When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 25-264 & Position # 835-336-5393-920 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

If you would like to use education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

*** We encourage applicants to apply electronically. ***

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:

• Experience preparing written correspondence, reports, and presenting information to leadership.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS office (word, excel, outlook, visio, etc.) and automated reports.
• Demonstrated experience performing timekeeping, attendance, and leave audit duties within a state agency human resources environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing benefit related duties within a state agency human resources environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing personnel and payroll duties within a state agency human resources environment.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and accurately applying laws, rules, regulations and procedures as it relates to state agency HR departments.
• Demonstrated experience working independently, and collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at CalHR Benefits Website - CalHR

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font.

1. Please describe your professional experience and expertise in the following operational areas: personnel management, payroll administration, timekeeping processes, attendance monitoring, leave audits, and employee benefits. In your response, include specific examples that demonstrate your responsibilities, scope of work, and any tools or systems you have used.

Please note Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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 -

  Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. Please see "Statement of Qualifications" section below for instructions.