SPECIALTY PAY ANALYST

Job Description and Duties

ANALYST II / ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES / HUMAN RESOURCES / TRANSACTIONS BRANCH - DISABILITY & SPECIALTY PAY UNIT

The reporting location for this position is 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general direction of Supervisor I.

Are you an analytical problem-solver who enjoys navigating complex personnel and payroll issues while making a meaningful impact on employees' lives? The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a motivated professional to join our Human Resources team as a Workers' Compensation & Specialty Pay Analyst. We are recruiting at the Analyst II level and will consider qualified Analyst I candidates who are eager to develop their expertise and grow within the role. In this position, you will play a critical role in administering Workers’ Compensation and specialty pay programs that directly support employees across California. You will analyze complex personnel and payroll transactions, research laws and policies, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide consultative support on matters involving disability benefits, leave administration, return-to-work coordination, and specialty pay programs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy analytical work, problem-solving, interpreting policies and regulations, and providing exceptional customer service. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop expertise in Workers’ Compensation, disability and leave benefits, personnel transactions, payroll administration, and State human resources practices.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

ANALYST I will also be considered for recruitment purposes.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Kacie Mack at (916) 902-8722 or e-mail [email protected] .

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.

Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that answers these questions:

1. Describe your experience reviewing and processing personnel, payroll, leave, benefits, Workers' Compensation, or other administrative transactions. What steps did you take to ensure your work was accurate and compliant with applicable policies or procedures?
2. Describe a time when you had to research a policy, procedure, regulation, or other guidance to resolve a problem or answer a question. What was the issue, what resources did you use, and what was the outcome?
3. Describe your experience working with customers, coworkers, management, or external stakeholders to complete an assignment or resolve an issue. How did you communicate and collaborate to achieve a successful outcome?

Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-066-5393-057 and the Job Control # JC-523243 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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 - Please see "Special Requirements."