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Personnel Specialist

California Department of Justice
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

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

Job Description link to apply:

https://cadoj.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/41?c=cadoj

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,913.00 - $6,299.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,913 - $6,299

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