HR Benefits/Payroll Analyst

This is a Limited Term position identified by the period listed and may be extended and/or may become permanent through additional HR and Budget approval at the end of the original term.

About the role

Under the general direction of the Supervisor I (Assistant Personnel Officer), the incumbent serves as the subject matter expert responsible for independently performing all aspects of specialized personnel transactions for GO-Biz, including benefits (FMLA, NDI, SDI), leave balances, time reporting, disability pay, and review of other payroll functions. The Analyst must apply laws, regulations, and bargaining unit contract provisions concerning personnel transactions. The role requires courteous, timely responses to internal and external customers while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process complex personnel transactions, including benefits administration (FMLA, NDI, SDI), leave balances, time reporting, and disability pay.
• Apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contract provisions to personnel transactions.
• Research complex personnel or payroll issues in state civil service using resources from control agencies.
• Balance competing deadlines while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and responsive customer service.
• Review and verify payroll functions for accuracy and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing the following:

• Experience processing complex personnel transactions, including types of transactions handled and applicable laws, rules, regulations, or policies.
• Experience researching complex personnel or payroll issues in state civil service and the resources used from control agencies.
• Experience balancing competing deadlines, responding to customers, and ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The SOQ must be titled "Statement of Qualifications – Analyst II," formatted with 1-inch margins, Arial 12-point font, and not exceed two pages. Restate and number each question in the response.

Requirements

• Unless eligible for transfer or reinstatement, candidates must take the exam to obtain eligibility via CalCareers.
• If using education to meet minimum qualifications, school transcripts must be provided.
• Complete the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) with all relevant experience. Resumes will not substitute for this requirement.

Pay

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

• Full-time, 12-month Limited Term position.
• Hybrid telework schedule, requiring in-person reporting at headquarters in Sacramento up to 4 times per week.

Benefits

The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is committed to enhancing the workforce through a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Department Information

The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as California’s leader for job growth and economic development efforts. GO-Biz offers services including business attraction, retention, expansion, site selection, permit streamlining, regulatory assistance, small business support, international trade development, and coordination with state government.

For more information, visit the GO-Biz website.