Personnel Specialist

California Department of Health Care Access and Information; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Health Care Access and Information seeks a Personnel Specialist in Sacramento County. You will perform sensitive and confidential personnel transactions, applying state laws, department rules, and bargaining unit provisions related to payroll, recordkeeping, and reporting.

This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. As part of the Office of Administrative Services, you will support staff, guide HR policies, and help advance digital agility.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Human Resources Supervisor, the Personnel Specialist performs a wide range of sensitive and confidential personnel transactions for assigned offices, including payroll, recordkeeping, document processing, reporting, and related functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Job description

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code

JC-538853

Position #(s)

441-164-1303-XXX

Working Title

Personnel Specialist

Classification

PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

$4,030.00 - $6,682.00

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California's Department of Health Care Access and Information works to ensure that healthcare is available where Californians need it most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state's healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing vital health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We provide tools and support to help you start, build, or transition your career while making a meaningful impact for all Californians. The Office of Administrative Services, also known as OAS, supports the department's most valued resource, its people. We support our staff through human resources, budgeting, accounting, procurement, contracts, and business services. Our mission is help expand equitable access to quality and affordable health care for all Californians. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those you serve. HCAI is committed to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. We value our employees' skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture of equitable opportunity, empowering our employees to advance health care access and information for the diverse populations we serve across California. Department Website: http://HCAI.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Human Resources Supervisor, the Personnel Specialist performs a wide range of sensitive and confidential personnel transactions for assigned offices. This role involves the application of state laws, departmental and control agency rules and regulations, and bargaining unit provisions related to personnel recordkeeping, payroll, document processing, reporting, and other related functions. The Personnel Specialist ensures compliance and accuracy in all transactions, supports efficient resource management, and promotes best practices in Human Resources. The position contributes to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and digital agility by actively researching and interpreting relevant laws, rules, policies, and contract provisions. The Personnel Specialist provides guidance to staff on HR policies and procedures and engages proactively to support organizational goals. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025 , visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.