Recruitment and Retention Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Are you excited to start a career with a dynamic State Agency? Do you have a talent for performing efficiently in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy flexibility and learning new things? Then look no further and apply NOW. The Labor Commissioner's Office is made up of exceptional individuals just like YOU, who contribute to our Agency's goals and success. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and we are committed to providing guidance, encouragement, and support to our team members to enrich their work and our ability to combat wage theft and put earned wages into the pockets of California workers.

Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II independently performs complex analytical work related to the recruitment, retention, hiring, and on/off-boarding of staff for Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) programs. The Analyst II works closely with program leaders to develop recruitment strategies using various tools and methods and effectuate a statewide on- boarding process for the LCO. The incumbent must be willing to travel for recruitment events. The incumbent is expected to conduct in-person & virtual presentations to groups & management, throughout California. The incumbent will serve as a personnel liaison within the LCO and liaison with the department's Human Resources office and work with each LCO program to prioritize hiring and retention goals for the LCO.

The incumbent must be willing to travel for recruitment events. The incumbent is expected to conduct in-person & virtual presentations to groups & management, throughout California.

***Please ensure that your application is complete with specific AND detailed job descriptions and tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information will disqualify your application.

***If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree and transcripts with your application package.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Analyst II 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:

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 e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

This position is located at:
464 W 4th St
San Bernardino, CA

This position will be filled in San Bernardino. The incumbent will work 40 hours per week in the field and office setting equipped with standard office equipment; may drive a state vehicle for field work, trainings and other related work. The incumbent will be assigned a cubicle in an air-conditioned office with natural and artificial lighting located in a high-rise building with elevator access. Telework will be offered in accordance with current departmental policy.

Special Requirements

The incumbent must be able to commute to various field activities and recruitment events throughout California.

Statement of Qualifications :

* SOQ will be treated as first Interview. Applicants will be screened out based on their responses. 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, 12 font, double spaced. Add name, JC number in top right corner. Number and specifically address each question as it relates to recruitment only, in paragraph format, in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement. Do not add intro statements.

1. Describe in detail, your experience with recruitment and public outreach.

2. Describe your experience in the below areas, as it relates to recruitment, outreach, and retention.

a. researching

b. collecting raw data

c. analyzing data.

3. Describe in detail, your experience and comfort level, facilitating and giving in person and virtual recruitment workshops.

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:

A commitment to safe workplaces and to public service

Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, including management and supportive staff services, such as budget, personnel, management analysis, planning, program evaluation, or related areas; principles and practices of employee supervision, staff development and training, team building, and conflict resolution; Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat; project management; formal and informal aspects of the legislative process; governmental functions and organization at the State and local level; report, policy and procedure development/implementation; Department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

Ability to: Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; review and edit written reports, utilize interdisciplinary teams effectively in the conduct of studies; establish and maintain project priorities; develop and effectively utilize all available resources; prioritize workload; work with a variety of audiences and communication styles; work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; adapt to changing priorities; develop and execute innovative solutions; and effectively make decisions.

Skills: strong organizational skills; customer service skills; strong communication skills, both orally and in writing

Benefits

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

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits; Paid Sick, Vacation and Holidays; 401(k), 457, and ROTH IRA plans; Retirement (CalPERS); Military Leave; Reimbursement Accounts; Public Transit Subsidy and many more! Visit for a full list of available benefits!

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

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 - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.