We are on the lookout for a focused Personnel Specialist to join our awesome team at Public Employees Retirement System in Sacramento County, CA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Personnel Specialist is a great opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, decision-making and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Personnel Specialist at Public Employees Retirement System today!
Job Description and Duties This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is still being considered and you do not need to re-apply. Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.
Do you enjoy the fast-paced environment of Human Resources? The Human Resources Division, Personnel Transactions Unit, is currently seeking enthusiastic and resourceful individuals with outstanding customer service skills to serve as a Personnel Specialist. As a Personnel Specialist, you will ensure CalPERS team members are receiving their pay and benefits, while learning about various HR functions and how they intersect with payroll and benefits. As a Personnel Specialist, some of the responsibilities include (but not limited to): Interpreting and applying governmental laws and rules concerning personnel transactions Solving payroll issues by utilizing reference materials, policies, and procedures Answering payroll and benefit inquiries from employees Reviewing and reconciling attendance and payroll records Processing health, dental, and vision benefits in accordance with the Benefits Administration Manual Processing employee appointments and separations NOTE: This classification is eligible for a $2,400 per year recruitment and retention pay differential after twelve qualifying months in the classification.
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Special Requirements Statement of Qualifications
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.
The SOQ must be typed, titled "Statement of Qualifications", and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 11 point. Describe how your experience makes you the most qualified person for this position, based on your understand of the duty statement. Describe how you prioritize your workload. Specifically, describe a time when you had competing priorities. How did you handle them and what was the outcome? Describe your experience with applying various laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Minimum Qualifications
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to job offer. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to any type of job offer. To find and take an exam, visit the CalHR's CalCareers website . 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:
Ability to Apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively Advanced knowledge of the State's personnel transactions policies, practices and programs. Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously Ability to research and/or apply laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contacts concerning personnel transactions Ability to be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments, and other interruptions that may impact previously established assignments Benefits CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.
Some added benefits CalPERS offers include: Alternate Work Schedules Flexible Work Hours Onsite childcare facility Onsite fitness center Onsite café and nearby restaurants Onsite parking available—currently free on Mondays and Fridays, subject to change For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
Additional Information Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting. CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future. Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver's license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status. 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 - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Benefits of working as a Personnel Specialist in Sacramento County, CA:
? Learning opportunities
? Advancement opportunities
? Advantageous package
? Remote Work opportunity
