Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Final Filing Date:  September 19, 2025

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At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth.  Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.  We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for challenging and meaningful work in a fast-paced environment?  If so, this is the place for you!  Under close supervision of the Personnel Supervisor, you will ensure our workforce is receiving timely pay and benefits while learning about various HR functions.   

Telework 1-2 days a week may be an option in the near future.  

 In addition to the regular salary, this classification is eligible for an annual recruitment and retention bonus as follows:
 

• $2,400 after 12 or more qualifying months
• $3,000 after 24 or more qualifying months
• $3,600 after 36 or more qualifying months
• $4,800 after 48 or more qualifying months

 Please note that this occurs every 12 months!  

Your responsibilities include: 

• Interpret and apply governmental laws and rules concerning personnel transactions.  
• Solve payroll issues independently by utilizing reference materials, policies and procedures. 
• Answer inquiries from employees.  
• Review and reconcile attendance records and payroll. 
• Research and resolve various personnel, payroll, and benefit issues.  
• Prepare salary determinations.  
• Process all benefit related documents such as health, dental, and vision benefits in accordance with the Benefits Administration Manual.
• Process employee appointments and separations and completing special projects such as provide input on policy and procedure updates.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #:  JC-490389

Working Title:  Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Classification:  PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Salary:  $4,030.00 - $6,008.00 

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:  1

Work Location:  Sacramento County

Telework:  Hybrid

Job Type:  Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information:
Arthur Wong
(916) 820-7634
arthur.wong@water.ca.gov

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