Personnel Specialist

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Personnel Specialist

The California Department of Justice is hiring an experienced Personnel Specialist.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

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 transactions
• Solving payroll issues independently by utilizing reference materials, policies, and procedures
• Answering inquiries from employees
• Preparing and maintaining Official Personnel Files
• Reviewing and reconciling attendance records and payroll
• Processing employee appointments and separations

Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of and experience performing human resources functions, including payroll and benefits
• Good judgment and tact when interacting with the public and professional staff
• Ability to work well under pressure, perform multiple tasks accurately, and handle shifting priorities
• History of good attendance
• Experience with executing workflows and business processes
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of the State's human resources functions

Monthly Salary: $3,913.00 - 6,299.00

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Salary : $3,913 - $6,299