Disability Payroll Specialist (Senior Personnel Specialist)

Job Description and Duties If you love assisting people with understanding complex information, enjoy being a part of change, and are looking for an environment that values creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, this could be the position for you. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Human Resources, is looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a team environment to join the Department's Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Special Leaves Unit (FSLU). The Disability Payroll Specialist provides workers’ compensation pay and supplementation calculations, assist employees in certifying their medical leave requests, and assists with time and attendance for disability cases. Additionally, the Disability Payroll Specialist assists in administrative tasks and time and attendance functions for employees on leave entitlements and other wage replacement benefits. Under the general direction of the Supervisor I, the Disability Payroll Specialist will process the workers’ compensation payroll, support the FSLU analysts with Non-Industrial Disability (NDI) Insurance and State Disability Insurance (SDI) payroll, time and attendance, and FMLA administrative support. The Disability Payroll Specialist must exercise discretion, tact, and maintain confidentiality. NOTE: This classification is eligible for a $2,400 per year recruitment and retention pay differential after twelve qualifying months in classification and increases on a sliding scale each subsequent twelve months in the classification. See below under "Benefits". Working Conditions This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position will require in-person attendance on a recurring basis. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento when required for functions, in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events 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 Duty Statement. Special Requirements • A fingerprint check will be required. • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-535553) 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. • 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 applying the Family Medical Leave Act, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and California Family Rights Act benefit programs. • Knowledge of workers compensation Industrial Disability Leave, California Labor Code Section 4800, and Temporary Disability. • Knowledge and experience applying the Pregnancy Disability Leave benefit program, and SDI and NDI benefit programs. • Knowledge and experience completing personnel payroll transactions. • Knowledge and experience completing leave accounting and timesheets. • Knowledge and experience applying California Department of Human Resources and State Personnel Board laws, rules, and procedures. • Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. • Ability to excel in a team driven, interactive environment. • Ability to organize and establish workload priorities and work under pressure. • Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.