California Department of Justice is hiring: Hiring and Compensation Consultant i

Overview

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Base pay range

This range is provided by California Department of Justice. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Description And Duties

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is committed to fostering the growth of a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Within OHR, the Hiring and Compensation Unit (HCU) plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Justice (DOJ) by overseeing the hiring processes and ensuring we are compliant with civil service laws, rules, and regulations. We are seeking a highly skilled analyst who is well-versed in State hiring practices and passionate about public service.

As a Hiring and Compensation Consultant, you will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on complex hiring matters. You will provide technical guidance, analytical support, and consultation to departmental programs and personnel liaisons. You will also research, develop, and implement new and streamlined process and procedures related to the hiring process. You will guide your customers regarding hiring strategies; review and approve job control requests; calculate salaries including applying pay differentials and determining alternate range criteria; review appropriateness of acting assignments due to the operational needs of the department; and other hiring related duties to ensure our department’s hiring practices are following the State’s merit-based process.

Working Conditions

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote centered position. The position will however require in-person attendance on a recurring basis. The selected candidate would report to DOJ headquarters in Sacramento when required for job functions, in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office when required are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet alternate range criteria.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-492052

Position #(s): 420-057-5142-153

Working Title: Hiring and Compensation Consultant

Classification: ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST

Salary Range: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable).

Shall Consider: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST;
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A;
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST;
$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A;
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B;
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: Day

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Operations, Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Hiring and Recruitment Unit, Hiring and Compensation Unit.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries
• Law Enforcement

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