Payroll and Personnel Supervisor (Supervisor I)

Job Description and Duties The Personnel Services Branch (PSB) provides human resources support to all CDFW employees. Staff in the Payroll and Personnel Section are responsible for performing tasks associated with appointments, separations, payroll, and leave accounting in compliance with California labor laws and regulations, bargaining unit contracts, departmental policies and procedures, and control agency directives. PSB is looking for an independent and innovative leaders to serve as one of our Payroll and Personnel Supervisors! This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing staff to provide a high level of customer service in the administration of payroll, leave accounting, appointments, and separations for the department. This position will also work closely with managers and supervisors in other units including the Benefits and Disability Unit and Classification and Recruitment Units to ensure all human resources practices and procedures are adhered to. This position provides consultation to Executive Management and personally handles the most sensitive complex projects. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are looking for a career opportunity that will give you an opportunity to lead a Payroll and Personnel Unit, this job is for you! The incumbent can expect to have multiple shifting priorities each day with critical deadlines that must be met, while ensuring that an excellent level of customer service is provided to all CDFW employees at all times. This position is headquartered in a state of the art high-rise building located in downtown Sacramento, and is designated as remote-centered. Telework may be an option in accordance with departmental policy and the incumbent's job performance. For more information about the specific job duties, please refer to the Duty Statement. This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR. Link to Supervisor I Exam: CalCareers You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements To be considered for this position, all sections of the Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678) must be completed, including but not limited to: dates of employment, company name and location, supervisor name and phone number, duties performed at each position, and the length of time in each position including average hours per week. If listing the working title for a prior or current position in state service, make sure to also include the civil service classification for the position. 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: 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: - Ability to conduct thorough research.- Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contracts.- Ability to use good judgment in decision-making. - Ability to exercise creativity and flexibility in problem identification and resolution. - Ability to manage time and resources effectively while meeting multiple shifting and critical deadlines. Statement of Qualifications Provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) following the instructions listed below: Your SOQ must be typed in 12-point Arial font, the header must include your name and the job control number, and be no more than two pages. For each question you must list the question, followed by your response. Resumes do not take the place of an SOQ. Failure to provide a response that directly answers the questions asked or failure to adhere to any other SOQ instructions, may disqualify your application from being considered. Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to come in for an in-person interview. 1. Describe how your education, training, and work experience has prepared you to perform the day-to-day responsibilities of the Payroll and Personnel Supervisor position. 2. Describe your experience working in situations where there are multiple competing demands for your time on complex projects or sensitive issues that required resolution within limited time-frames.