Payroll Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

Job stability

Job summary

California Department of Justice is seeking a Payroll Supervisor (Supervisor I) in Sacramento with hybrid telework options for a 12-month limited-term full-time assignment. The role oversees payroll and benefits processes and ensures timely wage payments, serving as a technical expert to executives and HR staff.

Salary ranges from $7,172 to $8,910 per month with ongoing wage escalators and benefits. Ideal for candidates familiar with HR, payroll, and interagency collaboration seeking stability

Qualifications

• Plan and oversee payroll and benefits processes.
• Ensure correct and timely payment of wages.
• Independently identify and resolve complex transaction issues.
• Act as custodian of records.
• Draft letters and correspondence on technical HR matters.
• Coordinate with control agencies.
• Participate in HR-related task forces within the Department or with other departments.

Responsibilities

• The Supervisor I acts as a technical expert to the Department's Executive Staff; Director of the Office of Human Resources; Personnel Officer; program managers and supervisors, as well as to analysts and other staff regarding HR, payroll-related, and collective bargaining-related issues.
• Refer to the Duty Statement for additional information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Wage payment accuracy

Problem solving

Communication

Records management

Interagency coordination

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Department of Justice is committed to working to ensure safety and justice for all Californians. If you would like to be part of this mission and a member of a highly regarded, forward-thinking, and diverse Human Resources office, then we invite you to apply for this job opportunity in the Payroll and Benefit Services Unit.

The Supervisor I Will Be Expected To

• Plan and oversee a variety of important work processes related to payroll and benefits
• Ensure correct and timely payment of wages
• Independently identify and resolve the most complex transaction issues and problems
• Act as custodian of records
• Draft letters and other correspondence regarding highly technical subject matters
• Work and communicate with control agencies
• Serve on human resources‑related task forces within the Department or with other departments

The Supervisor I acts as technical expert to the Department's Executive Staff; Director of the Office of Human Resources; Personnel Officer; program managers and supervisors, as well as to analysts and other staff members regarding human resources, payroll‑related, and collective bargaining‑related issues.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-530580

Position #(s):

420-057-4800-901

Working Title:

Payroll Supervisor

Classification:

SUPERVISOR I

Salaried:

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Shift:

Day

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefit Services Unit.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website at State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Benefits of working for the State of California

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!