PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Position Details Job Code #

JC-526107

Position #(s) 280-338-1303-946 Working Title Personnel Specialist Classification

PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

$4,030.00 - $5,044.00 A

$4,632.00 - $5,807.00 B

$4,799.00 - $6,008.00 C

$5,184.00 - $6,488.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions 6 Work Location Sacramento County Telework Hybrid Job Type 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Work Shift 8:00am – 5:00pm Work Week Monday – Friday 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: Job Description And Duties THIS IS A LIMITED TERM POSITION WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED OR BECOME PERMANENT. 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. Are you a detail-oriented professional looking for challenging and meaningful work in a fast-paced environment? Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring employees pay, benefits, and other personnel transactions are processed accurately and timely. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Accurately process payroll and benefit transactions while navigating multiple personnel systems. Research, interpret, and apply Personnel State laws, rules, regulations, bargaining unit provisions, as well as departmental policies and procedures. Maintain, manage, and reconcile attendance and payroll records for an assigned roster of employees, adapting quickly to changes. Serve as a liaison between employees, attendance units, and state control agencies. Research and resolve personnel discrepancies, keeping supervisor proactively informed of progress. Promptly respond to payroll and benefit related inquiries, providing clear explanations and relevant resources. In addition to the regular salary, this classification is eligible for an annual recruitment and retention bonus as follows:

• 2,400 after 12 or more qualifying months
• 3,000 after 24 or more qualifying months
• 3,600 after 36 or more qualifying months
• 4,800 after 48 or more qualifying months

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. 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. Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Final Filing Date: 8/3/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Employment Development Department