PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Job Posting

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.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!