Payroll Special Projects Analyst
The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services. The mission of HRD is to support CDPH in attracting, hiring, and retaining quality employees.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a highly team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.
The HRD is located in the East End Complex in downtown Sacramento.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
SSA This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performs work of average difficulty and complexity in a wide variety of technical and analytical work associated with training, personnel, payroll, benefits, leave accounting issues, and special projects. Including, but not limited to, appointments, separations, benefits, Leave Accounting Balance audits, and special projects.
The incumbent will assist with managing workload associated with vacant rosters, complex technical issues, and backlogged work. Successful performance of these duties requires the incumbent to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external departmental staff as well as control agency personnel.
The SSA classification is distinguished from the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification by the scope of responsibility, complexity of work performed, independence of action, decision-making, and level of supervision received. This classification consists of three alternate ranges and as the SSA advances within the classification ranges, their responsibilities are expected to show broader knowledge of the work environment, and organizational and/or departmental requirements while the scope of work increases.
AGPA This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing as the expert staff resource responsible for a wide variety of technical and analytical work associated with training, personnel, payroll, benefits, leave accounting issues, and special projects. Including, but not limited to, appointments, separations, benefits, Leave Accounting Balance audits, and special projects.
The incumbent will assist with managing workload associated with vacant rosters, complex technical issues, and backlogged work. Successful performance of these duties requires the incumbent to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external departmental staff as well as control agency personnel.
The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) independently performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical work associated with personnel, payroll, benefits, leave accounting issues, and special projects.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
- Expert knowledge and understanding of the State of California’s payroll and benefit program, procedures, processes, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner
- Demonstrate ability to offer succinct, value-added recommendations, and exercise sound judgment
- Strong experience with data analysis, metrics, and reporting
- Be proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrate willingness to assume complex duties and adapt to changing priorities
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplined team environment with diverse stakeholders
- Perform both independently and in a cooperative team environment
- Demonstrate ability to follow directions, protocols, and procedures
- Have excellent attendance
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Public Health
CCAU Mailing
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Public Health
CCAU Drop Off
Classification & Certification Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
Statement of Qualifications
- Describe in detail your analytical experience within your previous positions. For each, please include the position(s) in which you performed these duties and the start and end dates (month and year) of each position.
Analytical experience refers to the process of studying a complex situation to find an innovative solution. This includes identifying the problem, collecting information and data, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, determining impending impacts, implementing courses of action and monitoring results.
- Describe your technical knowledge of the State of California payroll and benefit procedures and processes, including but not limited to disability payroll, benefits, and transactions procedures and processes. For each, please include the position(s) in which you performed these duties and the start and end dates (month and year) of each position.
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.