Payroll and Benefits Office Chief

Job Description and Duties

SUPERVISOR I – HUMAN RESOURCES / TRANSACTIONS / SACRAMENTO HEADQUARTERS

The reporting location for this position is at Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Supervisor II.

The Supervisor I, Transactions (Payroll & Benefits) Office Chief will serve as a full working supervisor, planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Department of Parks and Recreations Transactions (Payroll & Benefits) Unit. The position will support a team of Transactions Personnel Supervisors, Senior Specialists, and Specialists, to perform very complex payroll and benefits work which supports 14 different bargaining units.

The Supervisor I must support the Department’s commitment to equal employment opportunities and maintain a work environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment. Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and good judgment. Must have the ability to provide excellent customer service and perform work in a sensitive and confidential manner.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Reanna Ponczek at View phone number on us.fitly.work or Reanna.Ponczek @parks.ca.gov. 

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.

Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that:

1. Describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement.

2. Please indicate your experience and knowledge in the area of Payroll and Benefits.

3. Please describe your supervisory or lead experience.

Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-066-4800-014 and the Job Control # JC-527345 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements."