SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals (Metropolitan State Hospital) seeks a Senior Personnel Specialist to lead the HR/Transactions Unit. The role includes handling Workers' Compensation, Disability Insurance, FMLA, and payroll-related documentation while coordinating with the Personnel Supervisor II and other agencies.

The position emphasizes personnel records, benefits administration, audits, and providing guidance to staff. In-office, permanent, full-time employment in Los Angeles County.

Qualifications

• Eligibility by permanent civil service status or eligibility on an employment list
• Experience with benefits documentation and payroll-related processes
• Knowledge of FMLA, workers' compensation and related payroll duties

Responsibilities

• Perform personnel documentation for health/dental benefits, ACA, and related records
• Handle payroll documentation, garnishments, and accounts receivable; conduct audits
• Provide new employee orientation and assist in reception coverage as needed

Job description

Working Title:

Senior Personnel Specialist-HR/Transactions Unit-Metropolitan State Hospital-26-484

Classification:

SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-536213

Position #(s):

487-543-1317-XXX

Working Title:

Senior Personnel Specialist-HR/Transactions Unit-Metropolitan State Hospital-26-484

Classification:

SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

$5,663.00 - $7,097.00 A

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:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL is in the city of Norwalk in Los Angeles County. The successful candidate will report under the general direction of the Personnel Supervisor II. The Senior Personnel Specialist will perform the most difficult, complex and sensitive assignments as related to Workers' Compensation, Non-Industrial Disability Insurance and State Disability Insurance and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) hours. May carry out the functions in the Human Resources Transaction Department. Primary functions specifically entail personnel documentation in regards with health/dental benefits, Affordable Care Act System, communicate with other agencies. Also, payroll documentation in master/supplemental/overtime pay, garnishments and accounts receivables. Responsible for conducting audits, preparing/collecting garnishments, training, semi-analytical research and communicating findings to management, staff and outside agencies. May provide functional guidance to lower-level staff and may be assigned a small unit roster. Also including miscellaneous duties of providing new employee orientation training with Supervisors as needed, assist in reception desk coverage and other assignments as assigned.

Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

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

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

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