SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Department Of Public Health; California; Híbrido; USD 63.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of California, Department of Public Health, is seeking a Senior Personnel Specialist to serve as Disability Management Payroll Specialist. The role involves researching disability payroll and benefits issues, interpreting laws, and guiding customers through complex rules.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid work, a monthly salary of $5,663.00 to $7,097.00, and opportunities to deepen expertise in disability payroll, leave accounting, and benefits administration.

Formación

• Knowledge of California benefits, disability, payroll or workers’ compensation programs.
• Ability to research and clearly communicate payroll and benefits issues.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, bargaining unit agreements and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organized and deadline-driven.

Responsabilidades

• Research complex payroll and benefit issues and interpret guidance.
• Develop, revise and recommend internal procedures.
• Communicate technical information clearly to customers and partners.
• Collaborate with team on personnel-related projects.

Conocimientos

Disability payroll

Research complex issues

Interpret laws & policies

Clear communication

Written & verbal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting:Disability Management Payroll Specialist

Department of Public Health

JC-537996 -

JC-537996 - Disability Management Payroll Specialist
SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

$5,663.00 - $7,097.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/18/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Are you an experienced personnel professional who enjoys researching complex issues, interpreting policy, and helping others navigate disability payroll and benefits? The Human Resources Division is seeking Senior Personnel Specialists to join its Payroll and Benefits Services Unit.
As a Senior Personnel Specialist (Sr. PS), you will serve as a subject matter resource for complex disability payroll and benefit matters. You will research critical personnel and payroll issues; interpret laws, rules, bargaining unit agreements, policies, and guidance from control agencies; and recommend alternative, well-supported solutions. The Sr. PS also helps develop, revise, and recommend internal procedures; communicate technical information clearly and effectively to customers and partners; and collaborate with team members on personnel-related projects.

This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced expertise in disability payroll, leave accounting, benefits administration, and related personnel transactions.

The Sr. PS also functions as a team member on personnel-related projects.

NOTE: Eligible for annual Recruitment & Retention pay differential 30 days following thecompletion of 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods.

Annual pay schedule is as follows:

• $2,400.00 after 12 or more qualifying months
• $3,000.00 after 24 or more qualifying months
• $3,600.00 after 36 or more qualifying months
• $4,800.00 after 48 or more qualifying months

Incumbent working hours will be Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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

Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Disability Management Payroll Specialist

Classification:

SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST $5,663.00 - $7,097.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services. The mission of HRD is to support CDPH in attracting, hiring, and retaining quality employees.

HRD is located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across the street from the beautiful Capitol Park Rose Garden.

The salary information listed onthis advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salaryadjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of and/or experience : a)California State benefits, disability, payroll or workers’ compensation programs. b)Researching complex personnel, payroll, or benefit issues and communicating findings clearly and concisely. c)Interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and bargaining unit agreements. d)Explaining technical information clearly and concisely to employees, colleagues, and management. e)Strong written and verbal communication skills. f) Effective organization, attention to detail, and ability to management multiple assignments and deadlines. g)Providing responsive, accurate, and respectful customer service. h)Collaborating effectively in a team environment while also working independently. i)Exercising sound judgement when handling sensitive and confidential personnel information.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.