Payroll and Benefits Team Lead

Job Description and Duties

Are you someone who has a passion for payroll transactions & benefits? Are you seeking an opportunity to utilize your research, creative problem solving, and critical thinking skills? Then this is the position for you! The Department of Justice, Office of Human Resources is looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a positive team environment to join our Payroll and Benefits Services Unit (PBS).

Under direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) independently performs the complex and varied analytical and technical transaction duties within the PBS Unit. The AGPA will review various control agency letters, develop and implement staff procedures, serve as an expert staff resource responsible for consultation in the most sensitive and complex human resources areas, and function as a trainer for PBS. The AGPA will provide refresher-training classes pertaining to personnel, payroll, benefits, leave accounting, timekeeping and other Office of Human Resources related subjects for internal and external staff. The AGPA will also complete special projects determined by the SSM I and assist with managing workload associated with vacant rosters, complex technical issues, auditing, and backlogged work. Successful performance of these duties requires the AGPA to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external departmental staff as well as control agency personnel.

Working Conditions
This position has been designated as eligible for telework. The position will however initially require in person attendance 4 days per week on a reoccurring basis. After the initial training period, the candidate would be eligible for a hybrid schedule. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento. Expenses related to travel to the office are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-499106) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Please be certain that your application package Is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education and duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring Process.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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:

• Knowledge and experience providing training individually, or in a classroom setting.
• Experience working independently performing analytical and technical duties related to payroll, benefits, and sensitive or complex human resource issues.
• Ability and experience working as a team lead.
• Experience working with management, state control agencies, and external customers orally and in writing to resolve complex payroll and benefit issues.

Benefits

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

Additional Job- Related Information

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst eligibility list will be used as an appropriate for the Associate Personnel Analyst classification. Candidates who would like to be appointed as an Associate Personnel Analyst must meet the minimum qualifications for the Associate Personnel Analyst classification in addition to having Associate Governmental Program Analyst eligibility.

This position is pending budget approval.

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Respond to the following question in two pages or less, single-spaced, 12 pt. font:
  1. Describe your experience delivering training to large groups. How did you ensure the material was clear and what strategies did you use to engage your audience.
  Please note that cover letters do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.