Payroll & Benefits Unit Chief — Hybrid

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a Payroll and Benefit Services Unit Chief (Supervisor I) in Sacramento. You will oversee the PBSU daily operations and supervise staff delivering personnel, payroll, disability, and benefit services across the department.

This leadership role involves directing work plans, coordinating training, managing special projects, and representing the unit in program meetings and staff trainings. Hybrid telework options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising payroll/benefit services staff.
• Knowledge of State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Non-Industrial Disability Insurance (NDI).
• Public sector recruitment or HR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Payroll and Benefit Services Unit (PBSU).
• Supervise and evaluate subordinate staff delivering personnel, payroll, disability, and benefit services.
• Direct work plans, training, and special projects; represent the unit in meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Job description

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a Payroll and Benefit Services Unit Chief (Supervisor I) in Sacramento. You will oversee the PBSU daily operations and supervise staff delivering personnel, payroll, disability, and benefit services across the department.

This leadership role involves directing work plans, coordinating training, managing special projects, and representing the unit in program meetings and staff trainings. Hybrid telework options are available.