ANALYST III

Working Title: Senior Classification, Pay, and Examinations Analyst

Pay: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule: Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework schedule; employees must reside in California and be able to report to the Sacramento headquarters as assigned.

About the Department

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that generates revenue without accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. In fiscal year 2024-25, the Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion, with approximately $1.9 billion earned for California public schools.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create an inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming work environment. Our workplace reflects the rich diversity of California, and we invest in the professional development of our team members while supporting work-life balance.

About the Role

Are you a human resource professional who enjoys solving complex personnel challenges that can shape the future of an organization? The Classification & Pay/Exams Unit is seeking a highly skilled Senior Human Resources Analyst to perform the most complex and sensitive work associated with classification challenges and recruitment efforts.

Under the general direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst III performs responsible, varied, and complex analytical, consultative, and administrative work related to departmental recruitment activities. This role provides recommendations and assistance to management on difficult hiring-related issues, acts in a lead capacity to oversee projects, develops and maintains policies and procedures, and conducts training on personnel management for the California State Lottery.

Responsibilities

• Perform the most complex and sensitive classification and recruitment work for the department.
• Provide recommendations and assistance to supervisors, Human Resources Management, Executive, and Program staff on difficult hiring-related issues.
• Act in a lead capacity to oversee projects, develop and maintain policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with state and departmental guidelines.
• Develop and conduct training related to personnel management for Lottery staff.
• Analyze and resolve complex classification and pay issues, ensuring alignment with state regulations and organizational needs.
• Support recruitment efforts, including exam development, administration, and validation.

Requirements

• Current eligibility on the Analyst III exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.
• Experience performing complex analytical, consultative, and administrative work in classification, pay, and examinations.
• Ability to provide leadership and oversight on HR projects and initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of California state personnel management policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act prohibits hiring individuals convicted of a felony or any gambling-related offense.
• A Background Investigation must be cleared prior to hiring.
• If basing eligibility on education, transcripts and/or a diploma must be provided. Applicants with foreign transcripts must submit a transcript evaluation indicating equivalent coursework. Transcripts may be unofficial at the application stage but official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a hybrid telework schedule, with the requirement to reside in California.
• Opportunities for professional development and training assignments.
• Support for work-life balance and recognition of individual and team contributions.
• Commitment to environmental sustainability by lowering the organization’s carbon footprint.

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 Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.