Personnel Specialist

Job Description And Duties The California Department of Justice, Office of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefit Services is seeking an enthusiastic individual with outstanding customer service skills to serve as a Personnel Specialist. You will ensure our workforce is receiving timely pay and benefits while learning a significant amount about various human resources functions. As a Personnel Specialist, some of your responsibilities include: Interpreting and applying governmental laws and rules concerning personnel transactionsSolving payroll issues independently by utilizing reference materials, policies, and proceduresAnswering inquiries from employeesPreparing and maintaining Official Personnel FilesReviewing and reconciling attendance records and payrollProcessing employee appointments and separationsEnsuring accuracy of timekeeping within Workday by tracking time submissionProviding guidance and technical assistance to employees and supervisors on Workday navigation, time reporting, absence management This is a readvertisement of JC-528590, if you have applied no need to re-apply your application is being considered. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Position Details Job Code #: JC-534708 Position #(s): 420-057-1303-039 Working Title Personnel Specialist Classification PERSONNEL SPECIALIST $4,030.00 - $5,044.00 A $4,632.00 - $5,807.00 B $4,799.00 - $6,008.00 C $5,184.00 - $6,488.00 D 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 Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefit Services, Benefits Team.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!