Human Resources Analyst - Leave & Disability

What will you do?
As the Human Resources Analyst, you will serve as the Office's designated coordinator for administering the leave and disability program. Specifically, you will facilitate and process employee requests for programs including but not limited to Reasonable Accommodation, Family Medical Leave Act/California Family Rights Act rights, Worker's Compensation, Return-to-Work, leave of absence administration, Non-Industrial Disability Insurance, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As the Analyst, you will use good judgment to perform time sensitive case management for an assigned caseload; deliver outstanding consultative services to our staff; produce accurate, high quality work products; manage multiple tasks and priorities; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Specifically you will:

• Determine the statutory and medical eligibility and various components of continuing qualifications for the office's leave and disability programs.
• Serve as the primary resource to staff during the reasonable accommodation process.
• Serve as the Limited Examination and Appointment coordinator, as well as the health and wellness, the EAP, and the upward mobility coordinator.
• Manage a time-sensitive caseload for staff who apply for and/or receive benefits specific to the office's leave and disability benefits programs.
• Monitor Industrial Disability Leave/Non-Industrial Disability cases.
• Analyze relevant documents and apply appropriate statues, laws, and benefit requirements to individual cases, as well as maintain up to date knowledge on legislative changes and impacts on the leave and disability benefits programs.
• Assists the office's Infection Prevention Coordinator with ensuring the office's COVID protocols, comply with current federal and state guidelines.
• Assists with administering the office's Injury and Illness Prevention Program to ensure the office's safety policies, programs and procedures are current.
• Research and develop written analyses on a wide variety of sensitive and complex Human Resources-related matters.
• Develop, review, and facilitate the implementation of policies relating to a variety of Human Resources issues.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for participation in the office's hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
• Work performed in the office is in an air-conditioned high-rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.
• Work may require sitting for an extended period of time using a personal computer and the use of standard office equipment, such as phones, copiers or scanners.
• Work may require periodic non-standard work hours and work during weekends to meet workload needs and demands.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position DetailsJob Code #:
JC-401722
Position #(s):
339-100-4800-900
Working Title:
Human Resources Analyst - Leave & Disability
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I$6,760.00 - $8,393.00
Shall Consider:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$5,684.00 - $7,329.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California State Auditor ensures the effective and efficient use and management of public funds and programs. We provide nonpartisan, accurate, and timely assessments of California government's financial and operational activities. Our work results in truthful, balanced, and unbiased information with recommendations for actions that lead to improving government operations.
Department Website: http://www.auditor.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment.
State Auditor's Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining.
Application Instructions
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: 12/6/2023
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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:
California State Auditor's Office
Attn: HR
621 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1200
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California State Auditor's Office
HR
621 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1200
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two questions below using specific examples of your education, training and experience. Your responses will help us determine who to interview for the position. Limit your response for both questions to one page total using 11 or 12 point font. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
  1. Describe your Human Resources experience and/or knowledge. Provide specific examples of any involvement with disability and/or leave benefits administration.
  2. Using an example from work, what is the best example of your ability to be flexible and adaptable?

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable QualificationsIn 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:
Who are you?

• You have experience processing Reasonable Accommodation requests.
• You have experience processing and/or knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act/California Family Rights Act, Non-Industrial Disability Insurance benefits, and Workers' Compensation laws, rules, and statutes.
• You have knowledge of processing payroll and benefits and with SCO's payroll system or a similar payroll system.
• You have strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex information in a way that is easily understood.
• You have the ability to develop strong working relationships and interact with all levels of staff and stakeholders in a customer service focused manner.
• You have experience developing Human Resources policies and providing consultation on a variety of Human Resources-related topics.
• You have experience having difficult conversations requiring diplomacy and tact.
• You have the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with short deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• You have strong written and oral communication skills.
• You have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Why should you join us?

• You want to be part of an agency that makes a difference for Californians and future generations, and be part of team dedicated to progressive Human Resources practices.
• You are highly collaborative, solution-oriented, and can deliver impartial consultative services to staff related to the state's various benefit programs.
• You have a strong work ethic and thrive when working under pressure.

BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.auditor.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Britani Pavoni
(916) 445-0255
britanip@auditor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Kristina Gin
(916) 445-0255 ext: 500
kristinag@auditor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.