Disability Payroll Specialist

Job Description And Duties If you love assisting people with understanding complex information, enjoy being a part of change, and are looking for an environment that values creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, this could be the position for you. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Human Resources, is looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a team environment to join the Department's Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Special Leaves Unit (FSLU). The Disability Payroll Specialist provides workers’ compensation pay and supplementation calculations, assist employees in certifying their medical leave requests, and assists with time and attendance for disability cases. Additionally, the Disability Payroll Specialist assists in administrative tasks and time and attendance functions for employees on leave entitlements and other wage replacement benefits. Under the general direction of the Supervisor I, the Disability Payroll Specialist will process the workers’ compensation payroll, support the FSLU analysts with Non-Industrial Disability (NDI) Insurance and State Disability Insurance (SDI) payroll, time and attendance, and FMLA administrative support. The Disability Payroll Specialist must exercise discretion, tact, and maintain confidentiality. NOTE: This classification is eligible for a $2,400 per year recruitment and retention pay differential after twelve qualifying months in classification and increases on a sliding scale each subsequent twelve months in the classification. See below under "Benefits". Working Conditions This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position will require in-person attendance on a recurring basis. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento when required for functions, in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Position Details Job Code #: JC-535553 Position #(s): 420-057-1317-XXX Working Title Disability Payroll Specialist 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: Sacramento County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time Work Shift Day Work Week Monday-Friday Department Information This position is located in the Division of Adminstrative Services, Office of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefit Services, Family and Medical Leave Act and Special Leaves Unit.Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website at State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR Benefits of working for the State of California: Work-life balance 11 paid holidays Flexible paid leave options Consistent wage increases Pension retirement Job stability Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!