This position is headquartered in our brand new state of the art high-rise building located in downtown Sacramento. This position is designated as remote-centered and currently works 2 days per week in the office, and as needed for critical work assignments, training, and team building events.
Personnel Services Branch (PSB) staff provide human resources support to all CDFW employees. The Payroll and Personnel Section is responsible for performing tasks associated with appointments, separations, payroll, and leave accounting for CDFW employees in compliance with California labor laws, bargaining unit contracts, departmental policies and procedures, and control agency directives.
The Payroll and Personnel Specialist is responsible for performing all aspects of personnel transactions including but not limited to payroll, time and attendance reporting, appointments, and separations. The incumbent independently processes various complex and sensitive personnel transactions accurately and in compliance with applicable bargaining unit contracts, departmental policies and procedures, and California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), State Personnel Board (SPB), and State Controller’s Office (SCO) laws and rules while meeting management and client expectations.
The incumbent can expect to have multiple shifting priorities each day with critical deadlines that must be met, while providing an excellent level of customer service at all times.
For more information about the specific job duties, please refer to the Duty Statement.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Personnel Specialist: CalCareers
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting, with artificial light and temperature control. The ability to use a personal computer and telephone is essential. The position requires bending and stooping to retrieve files; walking; occasional light lifting, up to 10 – 15 lbs. Occasional travel may be required.
This position is designated as remote-centered and the incumbent will telework an average of three days per week and report to the office two days per week. Additional office days will be required periodically for training, team building events, and to address critical work assignments.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Please refer the Job description for details