Recruitment and Retention Analyst

About the Role

The Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) seeks an Analyst II to perform complex analytical work related to the recruitment, retention, hiring, and on/off-boarding of staff for LCO programs. The role involves developing recruitment strategies, coordinating statewide on-boarding processes, and serving as a personnel liaison within the LCO and with the department's Human Resources office. The incumbent will prioritize hiring and retention goals, conduct in-person and virtual presentations, and travel for recruitment events throughout California.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex analytical tasks related to recruitment, retention, hiring, and on/off-boarding of staff.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies using various tools and methods.
• Coordinate and effectuate a statewide on-boarding process for the LCO.
• Serve as a personnel liaison within the LCO and with the department's Human Resources office.
• Work with LCO program leaders to prioritize hiring and retention goals.
• Conduct in-person and virtual presentations to groups and management across California.
• Travel for recruitment events and field activities throughout the state.

Requirements

• Applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. To gain employment list eligibility, applicants may take the exam here.
• Must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as part of the application. The SOQ will be treated as the first interview, and applications without it will not be considered.
• SOQ instructions: No more than two pages, 12-point font, double-spaced. Include your name and JC number in the top right corner. Address the following in paragraph format:
  • Detailed experience with recruitment and public outreach.
  • Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing raw data as it relates to recruitment, outreach, and retention.
  • Detailed experience and comfort level facilitating and giving in-person and virtual recruitment workshops.
• Must be able to commute to various field activities and recruitment events throughout California.
• Effective July 1, 2025, specific bargaining units and 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). More details here.

Working Conditions

• Position is located at 464 W 4th St, San Bernardino, CA.
• 40-hour workweek, split between field and office settings.
• May drive a state vehicle for fieldwork, trainings, and related duties.
• Assigned a cubicle in an air-conditioned office with natural and artificial lighting in a high-rise building with elevator access.
• Telework offered in accordance with current departmental policy.

Final filing date: 8/14/2026. Applications must be complete with detailed job descriptions, employment dates, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify the application. If using education to meet minimum qualifications, upload a copy of your degree and transcripts.