THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
The EDD Workforce Services Branch (WSB) is seeking candidates to apply for an Analyst in the Branch Personnel Liaison Unit within the Deputy Director's Office. Working as an Analyst, you'll utilize your "people" skills and help your fellow coworkers thrive. You'll take initiative to solve or prevent personnel-related problems and implement creative solutions. You'll provide excellent customer service to staff, managers, and executives. You'll leverage your curiosity and dig into WSB's personnel data for a more efficient workforce, and communicate your recommendations. You'll work with EDD's Human Resources to ensure we are adhering to personnel policy and procedures and share that knowledge statewide. You'll have energetic, knowledgeable and supportive team members and management to help you succeed. You'll make a difference to support the people who support Californians in getting back to work.
Under direction of the Branch Personnel Liaison Unit Manager, you'll provide personnel support to 1100+ people statewide in over 60 offices on Hiring, Classification, and Pay/Benefits transactions, personnel database maintenance, position oversight, create a variety of personnel reports, and more! This is an established position with processes, procedures, and knowledgeable leadership all ready to go, but there will be opportunity to put your "stamp" on your work. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and the primary customer of your work is our leadership team of 204 Branch Leaders.
About WSB:
The Workforce Services Branch (WSB) supports EDD's goals by connecting our customers to a comprehensive range of employment and training services in partnership with state and local agencies and organizations through numerous America's Job Center of California locations. To foster active collaboration with our employees and customers while promoting work/life balance for our teams, WSB's Central Office offers a hybrid workforce environment with some telework and flexible scheduling options. And as a state employee, you will potentially have access to excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement and savings plans, the Employee Assistance Program and more! In addition to these benefits, you'll receive regular paid leave, Professional Development Days, a Personal Holiday and paid State Holidays, as well as potential annual raises. Seethe California State Employee Benefits Summary for more information.
Join our team to improve the lives of Californians!
The WSB Mission: "The Workforce Services Branch empowers Californians to succeed by delivering innovative, people-first services that create pathways to employment opportunities. As an essential entry point into California's workforce, we connect individuals, teams, and partners to resources, programs and they need to build careers and strengthen communities. "
The WSB Vision: "The Workforce Services Branch believes every Californian deserves the opportunity to thrive through meaningful work where people, businesses and communities grow stronger together."
Does this job seem like a good fit for you? If so, please see the Duty Statement, & Desirable Qualifications as they outline more information on the available position.
Position(s) exist at: 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814.
This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.
Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!
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 here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The incumbent works in an office setting located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, that is air conditioned and located in a high-rise building with elevator access. The work is performed in a cubicle or office with natural and artificial lighting. The position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, with employees working remotely an average of three (3) days per week, based on operational needs and management approval. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent use of a computer and telephone, and occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of files or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
