Payroll and Benefits HR Analyst

Final Filing Date:  July 8, 2025

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At DWR, you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth.  Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.  We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.

Do you love a challenge? Are you a problem solver? Love to read and write? Possess excellent attention to detail? Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a diverse and collaborative work environment, you are strongly encouraged to apply to be an instrumental member of our team!

 Serves as a Payroll and Benefits Analyst and subject matter expert by independently administering and managing the more difficult and complex analytical and technical assignments related to Division of Human Recourses' (DHR) Payroll and Benefits programs and special projects while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

 Selected hire will be in office 5 days a week for training, and then eligible for 1 day of Telework a week as directed by the Governor’s Executive Order may be an option in the future. 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-482579

Working Title: Payroll and Benefits HR Analyst

Classification: Staff Services Analyst

Salary Range:

$3,749.00 - $4,698.00 A

$4,059.00 - $5,081.00 B

$4,868.00 - $6,093.00 C

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information

Jennifer Hall
(916) 820-7840
Jennifer.Hall@water.ca.gov

For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to CalCareers

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