Senior Disability & Leave Programs Specialist

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; California; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

On-site Gym

Health insurance

Excellent CalPERS pension

Flexible schedules

Job summary

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks a Senior Personnel Specialist to manage disability and leave programs, ensure accurate processing, and support payroll operations. The role requires coordinating case timelines, conducting research, and advising staff and management on HR processes.

The position offers hybrid telework, with in-office days as needed, and involves partnering with the Workers’ Disability Unit to maintain compliance with laws and bargaining unit

Qualifications

• Experience processing complex personnel, payroll, benefits, disability leave transactions.
• Knowledge of state and federal leave laws and programs.
• Ability to interpret Civil Service rules, bargaining unit contracts, and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer disability and leave programs (FMLA, CFRA, SDI, PFL, PDL, etc.).
• Key in complex leave transactions and track case status and timelines.
• Provide guidance to staff and management on payroll and personnel issues.
• Assist in coordinating new employee orientations and staff trainings.

Skills

Leave management

Payroll familiarity

Research ability

Analytical skills

Tools

SCO systems

Job description

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks a Senior Personnel Specialist to manage disability and leave programs, ensure accurate processing, and support payroll operations. The role requires coordinating case timelines, conducting research, and advising staff and management on HR processes.

The position offers hybrid telework, with in-office days as needed, and involves partnering with the Workers’ Disability Unit to maintain compliance with laws and bargaining unit