Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others succeed? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a knack for clear communication and attention to detail? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to equip Payroll Specialists with the skills and confidence to process transactions with accuracy and effeciency.

Under the general direction of the Personnel Supervisor II, the Training Specialist serves as staff specialist in a lead role to Personnel Specialists, providing one-on-one training of new staff and serves as a resource to the Personnel Specialist. The Training Specialist acts as the expert staff resource responsible for independently researching critical personnel problems and recommending alternative solutions within the Payroll Services Group (PSG). Duties may also include, but are not limited to, working in a team environment as coordinator for a variety of statewide personnel/payroll programs. The Senior Specialist works independently to review, advise, and make decisions on varied and complex personnel transactions. Additionally, the Senior Specialist acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and may lead complex special projects related to payroll and benefit services. Resource laws, rules and policies, State Controller's Office (SCO) automated payroll system and California Leave Accounting System.

Position exists at 751 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

The position is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento within walking distance to light rail, the Golden 1 Center, the California State Capitol, historical Old Sacramento and a variety of retailers, restaurants, and food trucks. Electric bike and scooter rentals and commuter bus access are readily available.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Office atmosphere
Subject to hybrid schedule (office and telework)

Special Requirements

It is strongly  encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment 

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Senior Personnel Specialist Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

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:

Processing payroll and benefit transactions
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
Ability to simplify complex processes for various audiences
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Strong organizational, time management, and workload planning skills

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website,  , and the CalPERS website,  .

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a résumés or cover letter

The SOQ must be typed, no less than 12-point font, and must include a response to both statements below, including specific examples.

1. Provide examples of how you simplified complex payroll/benefits processes for a new hire or team member.
2. Provide an example of how you independently researched a critical personnel problem and recommended alternative solutions.

Resumes and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to both statements above may not receive further consideration in the hiring process.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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