Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Payroll and Benefits Section seeks applicants with strong analytical, organizational, communication, team player, and detail-oriented skills. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, can work in a fast-paced office, and perform multiple tasks with accuracy.

The Payroll and Benefits Section performs payroll and personnel functions for the Department, including processing Workers' Compensation Payroll, Catastrophic Leave, State Disability Insurance, and Non-Industrial Disability Insurance for Departmental staff.

Under the general direction of the Personnel Supervisor II (PS II), the Senior Personnel Specialist (SPS) will process Workers' Compensation payroll, Catastrophic Leave, Long-Term Disability, Disability Retirement, State Disability Insurance, and Non-Industrial Disability Insurance. The SPS will provide technical expertise in the handling of the more complex and sensitive personnel issues. The SPS must exercise a high degree of initiative and accomplish transactions-related issues with a high degree of autonomy.

Annual pay schedule is as follows:

$2,400.00 after 12 or more qualifying months
$3,000.00 after 24 or more qualifying months
$3,600.00 after 36 or more qualifying months
$4,800.00 after 48 or more qualifying months

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Working Conditions

This position is located in downtown Sacramento at CDSS' headquarters building, on the 15th floor in the Human Resource Services Branch. We are two blocks from the light rail and other public transportation. The State Capitol, Golden 1 Arena, various parks, restaurants, and farmers' markets are within walking distance. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80. Available parking includes metered street parking (hourly & daily rate) and private and city-owned garages and lots.

This position is eligible for  hybrid work  in accordance with the Governor’s and at the sole discretion of the Department of Social Services under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time.  The incumbent  will  be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the CDSS policies.  The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You must provide direct responses to the questions listed below. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to a maximum of one (1) page, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Describe your knowledge, training, and experience with Human Resources Transactions.
2. Describe your experience related to the State of California's disability programs such as NDI, SDI, and IDL.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, honesty, and make timely decisions while maintaining  positive and trusting working relationships.

• Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work  effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically and creatively,  apply a range of analytical and research tools, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, make  sound recommendations, and develop business requirements based on the recommendations.

• Experience leading large meetings and using strong verbal and written communication skills to present  information to all levels of stakeholders, including management, business and technology staff, and  solution partners, to prepare and present written recommendations, and to report project information  accurately and timely.

• Experience working in a team environment, as a coach, mentor, and in a leadership capacity.

• Knowledge and understanding, or willingness and ability, to learn CDSS organization, business program  areas, technology architecture, and processes.

• Strong working knowledge and experience in business process improvement and project management  technical skills (Business Process Management and Continuous Improvement methodology, Lean, Six  Sigma, and Agile).

• Experience gathering, identifying, and analyzing business, functional, and technical system requirements.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, SharePoint, and data visualization tools.

Benefits

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

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

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

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 -

  (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work,

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