Senior HR & Leave Programs Specialist (Hybrid)

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

On-site Gym

Locker room

CalPERS Pension

401(k) and 457(b)

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks a Senior Personnel Specialist to manage disability and leave programs, payroll corrections, and employee onboarding in a hybrid work setting. You will interpret laws, collaborate with internal teams, and drive process improvements while ensuring timely documentation and compliance within the Workers’ Disability Unit.

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information

Qualifications

• Experience independently processing and resolving complex personnel, payroll, benefits, disability leave, and leave accounting transactions.
• Knowledge of state and federal leave laws and programs, including FMLA and CFRA.
• Experience interpreting civil service laws, bargaining unit provisions, and HR policies.
• Proficiency with SCO personnel and payroll systems and related reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer disability and protected leave programs and related transactions.
• Research laws, rules, and bargaining unit provisions; evaluate issues and propose recommendations.
• Provide consultative assistance to Personnel Specialists and management; may lead assignments.
• Coordinate New Employee Orientations (NEOs) and onboarding activities.
• Monitor, track, and document work with timely follow-up and compliance.

Skills

Disability leave processing

Payroll transactions

Leave accounting

State/federal leave laws

Tools

SCO systems

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks a Senior Personnel Specialist to manage disability and leave programs, payroll corrections, and employee onboarding in a hybrid work setting. You will interpret laws, collaborate with internal teams, and drive process improvements while ensuring timely documentation and compliance within the Workers’ Disability Unit.

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information