Hybrid Benefits & Payroll Analyst (Analyst III)

California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz); Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The GO-Biz seeks a Benefits and Payroll Analyst to independently analyze, coordinate, and administer personnel, benefits, leave, and payroll matters. The role requires expert guidance on laws, regulations, CalHR policies, and bargaining unit provisions, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Based in Sacramento, this permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework and opportunities to optimize benefits programs and payroll processes within the State of California.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing complex personnel and payroll transactions.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, CalHR policies, and bargaining unit provisions.
• Ability to balance deadlines and respond to customers while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze specialized benefits and leave programs, including FMLA, SDI, and NDI.
• Evaluate processes and controls; recommend improvements for compliance and accuracy.
• Develop procedures to ensure consistent administration of personnel and payroll programs.
• Provide guidance to management and staff on complex personnel/payroll matters.

Skills

Payroll analysis

Benefits administration

Legal compliance

Research skills

Communication

Job description

The GO-Biz seeks a Benefits and Payroll Analyst to independently analyze, coordinate, and administer personnel, benefits, leave, and payroll matters. The role requires expert guidance on laws, regulations, CalHR policies, and bargaining unit provisions, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Based in Sacramento, this permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework and opportunities to optimize benefits programs and payroll processes within the State of California.