Human Resource Consultant

Job Description and Duties 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. Under the general direction of the Supervisor I, the incumbent performs a variety of selection services, consultative, and quality assurance functions, serving as a trusted resource and consultant to hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process. A significant part of this position involves consulting with hiring managers to assess their recruitment and selection needs, providing guidance and recommendations, and developing effective solutions. The incumbent will also prepare and deliver presentations and provide information to hiring managers, stakeholders, and groups on selection-related topics, processes, and requirements. The incumbent conducts hiring package reviews and audits to ensure selection activities are accurate, complete, consistent, and in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies. This includes identifying potential issues, providing recommendations for corrective action, and working collaboratively with hiring managers and stakeholders to resolve concerns and strengthen selection practices. Additional responsibilities include job analysis, examination development and administration, name clearance, and other personnel and selection-related projects. The incumbent interprets and applies civil service laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies to provide sound guidance, resolve complex selection issues, and ensure selection processes are conducted appropriately and effectively. This position offers an opportunity to serve as a subject-matter resource, consultant, presenter, problem-solver, and quality assurance partner to hiring managers while contributing to a variety of meaningful selection and personnel projects. Position located 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. Working Conditions Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. Office atmosphere; Hybrid/Telework schedule may be available. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I
• ANALYST II Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website:

http://www.edd.ca.gov Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Examination/Assessment If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam: Analyst I Bulletin Analyst II Bulletin For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. 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:
• Knowledge of the Examination and Certification On-Line System (ECOS)
• Knowledge of the State Civil Service Selection Process
• Excellent interpersonal skills utilizing sound judgment, discretion, tact and a high degree of professionalism
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to complete projects on short notice and adapt to changes in priorities
• Ability to analyze data and present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently as well as cooperatively with others in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft and other computer applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio)
• Experience in analyzing, interpreting information and presenting viable recommendations
• Experience in facilitation and making presentations to all levels of staff

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Statement of Qualifications Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED. The SOQ should be typed and no more than one page in length, single-spaced and no less than 12 point font and must include a response to both statements below, including specific examples:

1. Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training which qualifies you for the position as identified in the Duty Statement and the Desirable Qualifications.
2. Describe a situation in which you were tasked with the following:

• required to independently identify a problem;
• performed research to identify possible solutions;
• completed a thorough analysis;
• wrote a comprehensive report that addressed the problem and recommended a course of action;
• presented findings to a management team.

If you do not have experience in this area(s), include examples of similar experience that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform this function. Your SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to come in for an interview. Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to both statements above will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process. Background Investigation Requirement The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment. The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s). The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules. Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey Merit System Principles Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx