PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

About the role

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking a detail-oriented Personnel Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position plays a crucial role in processing payroll and benefit transactions, researching and interpreting personnel laws, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll and benefit transactions while navigating multiple personnel systems.
• Research, interpret, and apply Personnel State laws, rules, regulations, bargaining unit provisions, as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain, manage, and reconcile attendance and payroll records for an assigned roster of employees, adapting quickly to changes.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, attendance units, and state control agencies.
• Research and resolve personnel discrepancies, keeping supervisors proactively informed of progress.
• Promptly respond to payroll and benefit-related inquiries, providing clear explanations and relevant resources.

Qualifications

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in processing payroll and benefit transactions.
• Knowledge of Personnel State laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies.
• Ability to maintain and reconcile attendance and payroll records.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using multiple personnel systems.

Benefits

The position offers an annual recruitment and retention bonus based on qualifying months worked.

Pay

The starting salary range for this classification is $4,030.00 - $5,044.00 A, $4,632.00 - $5,807.00 B, $4,799.00 - $6,008.00 C, and $5,184.00 - $6,488.00 D. Specific ranges may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The position is a 12-month limited term - full-time role with an 8:00am – 5:00pm work shift, Monday – Friday.

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. We connect millions of job seekers and employers to build the economy of the Golden State. The NLAB, a newly remodeled high-rise building, is located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and provides amenities like break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center, a Career Center for EDD Employees, and more.

Special Requirements

To be considered, applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).