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JC-488166 - Senior Payroll Specialist

California Department of Public Health
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This is a reposting of JC-481060 and JC-484258 to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still for consideration

All California Department of Public Health (CDPH) employees perform work that is of the utmost importance, where each employee is important in supporting and promoting an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, essential to the delivery of the department’s mission. All employees are valued and should understand that their contributions and the contributions of their team members derive from different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, supporting innovations in public health services and programs for California.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”    

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

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.

The Senior Personnel Specialist (Sr. PS) serves as the expert staff resource responsible for the most difficult and complex personnel/payroll issues including disability and leave transactions. The Sr. PS researches critical personnel problems and recommends alternative solutions; reviews various control agency letters, memos, and bargaining contract provisions; and develops, revises, and recommends internal procedures as necessary. The Sr. PS also functions as a team member on personnel-related projects.

Eligible for annual Recruitment & Retention pay differential 30 days following the completion of 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods.

Annual pay schedule is as follows:

$2,400.00 after 12 or more qualifying months

$3,000.00 after 24 or more qualifying months

$3,600.00 after 36 or more qualifying months

$4,800.00 after 48 or more qualifying months

Candidate working hours will be Monday-Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm

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:

  1. Think logically, multitask, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining contract provisions concerning personnel transactions.
  2. Independently interpret and use reference material.
  3. Give and follow directions.
  4. Gather data.
  5. Design and prepare tables, spreadsheets, and charts.
  6. Consult with supervisors on alternative actions which they may take on various transaction situations.
  7. Communicate effectively.
  8. Operate a computer keyboard/terminal.
  9. Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted while the working.
  10. Organize and prioritize work.
  11. Create/draft correspondence.
  12. Maintain personnel records.
  13. Represent the department on intra/interdepartmental teams.
  14. Coordinate a variety of personnel/payroll transactions.
  15. Research critical transactions and recommend alternative solutions.

Knowledge of and/or experience:

  1. Knowledge of the State's payroll, benefits, leave accounting, disability, and workers' compensation programs.
  2. Ability to conduct thorough research and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
  3. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contracts.
  4. Possession of good communication skills both written and orally.
  5. Ability to meet and adhere to multiple due dates.
  6. Current office methods, procedures, equipment, and basic math principles
  7. Laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining contract provisions affecting personnel record keeping, personnel transactions, payroll, and certification processes used in State departments.

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.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=488166

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.