PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

About the role

The Personnel Specialist is under the direct supervision of the Personnel Officer. Selected incumbents may also be eligible for an annual recruitment and retention payment of $2,400.00 - $4,800.00 in accordance with Pay Differential 240.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telephone and email inquiries received by the Human Resources Customer Service (Intake) Program.
• Respond timely verbally and in writing to any personnel department questions by current and new staff.
• Perform all customer service functions of the personnel office.
• Apply State laws, rules, and regulations, applying and complying with bargaining unit contracts.
• Accurately process, certify, and reconcile payroll transactions and employment transactions.
• Work with various computer systems such as Word, Excel, Access, State Controller’s personnel/payroll systems and transactions like NDI, SDI, IDL, CSP, PIMS, PIP, Benefits, CLAS etc.

Requirements

• Proficient math, computer, oral & written communication skills.
• Flexible to changing situations, dependable, exercise tact & good judgment, maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain strict deadlines.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

Skills

• Working knowledge of various computer systems such as Word, Excel, Access, State Controller’s personnel/payroll systems and transactions like NDI, SDI, IDL, CSP, PIMS, PIP, Benefits, CLAS etc.

Benefits

Selected incumbents may be eligible for an annual recruitment and retention payment of $2,400.00 - $4,800.00 in accordance with Pay Differential 240.

Pay

• $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

Schedule

• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.