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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

California Department of Water Resources
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Are you looking for challenging and meaningful work in a fast-paced environment?  If so, this is the place for you! 

 

Final Filing Date: 12/19/2024

 

**PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ON Handshake. Applications submitted on Handshake will not be received by DWR. Online applications MUST BE submitted via https://calcareers.ca.gov/. ** 

 

 

Job Description and Duties 

Under close supervision of the Personnel Supervisor, you will ensure our workforce is receiving timely pay and benefits while learning about various HR functions.   

Telework 1-2 days a week may be an option in the near future.  

 In addition to the regular salary, this classification is eligible for an annual recruitment and retention bonus as follows:

  • $2,400 after 12 or more qualifying months
  • $3,000 after 24 or more qualifying months
  • $3,600 after 36 or more qualifying months
  • $4,800 after 48 or more qualifying months

 

Please note that this occurs every 12 months!  


Your responsibilities include: 

  • Interpret and apply governmental laws and rules concerning personnel transactions.  
  • Solve payroll issues independently by utilizing reference materials, policies and procedures. 
  • Answer inquiries from employees.  
  • Review and reconcile attendance records and payroll. 
  • Research and resolve various personnel, payroll, and benefit issues.  
  • Prepare salary determinations.  
  • Process all benefit related documents such as health, dental, and vision benefits in accordance with the Benefits Administration Manual.
  • Process employee appointments and separations and completing special projects such as provide input on policy and procedure updates.

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

 

Position Details  

Job Code #: JC-458918

Working Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Classification: PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Salary Range: 

$3,913.00 - $4,897.00 A

$4,497.00 - $5,638.00 B

$4,659.00 - $5,833.00 C

$5,033.00 - $6,299.00 D

 

# 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 https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=458918

 

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