PERSONNEL SPECIALIST JC-537840

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with the CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services. The mission of HRD is to support CDPH in attracting, hiring, and retaining quality employees. HRD is located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across the street from the beautiful Capitol Park Rose Garden. CDPH has adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial training and development period, this position may allow for some telework opportunities under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CDPH telework policy and/or future program needs. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. Department Website: Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable. Effective July 2025, California’s Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) reduces employees’ base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits monthly through June 2027. The posted salary range does not reflect this reduction. “The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer.” Department Website: Job Description And Duties This position requires the Personnel Specialist (PS) to be a resource and responsible for progressively more complex and difficult personnel and payroll processes and issues. The PS researches critical personnel problems; recommends alternative solutions; and applies and interprets laws and rules from available reference manuals and other related revisions issued by the State Personnel Board (SPB), California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), State Controller’s Office (SCO), California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and the CDPH. The PS also prepares management reports, spreadsheets, and charts; drafts correspondence; functions as a team member on personnel-related projects; and may provide functional guidance to lower-level staff. NOTE : This classification is eligible for a $2,400-$4800 per year recruitment and retention pay differential every twelve consecutive qualifying pay periods (QPP) in accordance with the following: 12 or more QPP - $2400, 24 or more QPP - $3000, 36 or more QPP - $3600, or 48 or more QPP - $4800. In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. Job Duties Process personnel transactions, including appointments, promotions, transfers, reinstatements, retirements, separations, salary adjustments, and changes in employment status. Review and process personnel actions for accuracy and compliance with state policies and procedures. Determine employee salaries and maintain employment history records in state personnel and payroll systems. Process payroll transactions, including master payroll, overtime, supplemental pay, salary advances, garnishments, and accounts receivable for overpayments. Reconcile payroll records and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions. Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and voluntary benefits enrollment and changes. Audit and maintain employee leave balances, timekeeping records, and personnel files. Input and monitor leave data within the California Leave Accounting System (CLAS). Provide technical guidance and customer service to employees and management regarding personnel, payroll, leave, and benefits processes. Research, analyze, and resolve payroll and personnel transaction issues using applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assist with personnel and payroll-related research projects, reporting, and other administrative assignments as required. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Final Filing Date: 11/18/2026 Job Code #: JC-537840 Position #(s): 580-120-1303-XXX Working Title Payroll and Benefits 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: Multiple Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Public Health