Human Resources Analyst, Talent Acquisition, Limited Term

Location: San Francisco or Sacramento, CA

This is a temporary, full-time assignment for approximately two years, contingent on the availability of funds.

About the Role

The Judicial Council of California is the policy-setting body for the state court system, with constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This role supports the Talent Acquisition unit by conducting compensation analysis, recruitment for senior and executive-level vacancies, and developing recruitment and retention programs. The successful candidate will contribute to the Judicial Council’s mission of improving access to justice for all Californians.

The position requires in-person work at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days a week. To be eligible, candidates must reside in California within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Provide compensation analyses and review internal/external salary offer amounts, presenting findings and recommendations to office leaders.
• Support executive leadership recruitment activities, including evaluating applicants’ qualifications and managing recruitments in the PeopleSoft HRIS system.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to broaden the Judicial Council’s online presence and enhance its reputation as an employer of choice.
• Collaborate on career fairs, passive recruitment strategies, and updates to public-facing profiles.
• Research and recommend new posting sites, job announcement templates, and recruiting techniques to increase visibility of vacancies.
• Participate in vendor solicitations (RFP), contract management, and updates to internal SharePoint pages.
• Co-facilitate team-led training, attend meetings, and contribute to HR projects as assigned.
• Perform contingent worker tracking and analysis to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and California laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional human resources experience. Additional HR experience (up to four years) may substitute for the degree.
• Alternatively, a Juris Doctor with a focus on employment law or a master’s degree in human resources/organizational development.
• Or, two years as an Associate Human Resources Analyst with the Judicial Council of California or comparable experience in a California Superior Court or state-level government entity.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in HR analytics and full-cycle recruitment activities.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and project management skills.
• Public-sector HR experience.

Pay

Salary Range: $7,513 – $11,270 per month (subject to a temporary 3% reduction through June 30, 2027, in exchange for an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 14 paid holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday.
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave.
• Up to $130/month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs.
• CalPERS Retirement Plan, 401(k), and 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Employee Assistance Program, basic life/AD&D insurance, and pretax parking.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of two in-office days per week (San Francisco or Sacramento).