Job Posting: Payroll and Benefits HR Analyst

Department of Water Resources

JC-482579
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Payroll and Benefits HR Analyst
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

$3,749.00 - $6,093.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/8/2025

Job Description and Duties

Do you love a challenge? Are you a problem solver? Love to read and write? Possess excellent attention to detail? Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a diverse and collaborative work environment, you are strongly encouraged to apply to be an instrumental member of our team!

 

Serves as a Payroll and Benefits Analyst and subject matter expert by independently administering and managing the more difficult and complex analytical and technical assignments related to Division of Human Recourses' (DHR) Payroll and Benefits programs and special projects while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

 

Selected hire will be in office 5 days a week for training, and then eligible for 1 day of Telework a week as directed by the Governor’s Executive Order may be an option in the future.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-482579
Position #(s):
840-750-5157-004
Working Title:
Payroll and Benefits HR Analyst
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
$3,749.00 - $4,698.00 A
$4,059.00 - $5,081.00 B
$4,868.00 - $6,093.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST
$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Human Resources, Payroll Services Section, Payroll and Benefits Unit, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.  We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department.  Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect.  An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/8/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - See Special Instructions for additional details.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 research, interpret, and apply Personnel State laws, rules, regulations, bargaining unit provisions, as well as departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ability to clearly write various correspondence, training materials, departmental policies and procedures, and present to various audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team under limited supervision.
  • Ability to take initiative, organize and prioritize work to meet established deadlines.
  • Ability to analyze and collect data, identify problems, and make recommendations.
  • Detailed knowledge of Human Resources rules and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, and other HR related statues, laws, rules, regulations, and legislation related to personnel, payroll, and benefit programs.
  • Experience as a lead person or trainer, guiding and mentoring lower-level staff.
  • Experience developing or revising training materials and writing policies, procedures, and various announcements.
  • Knowledge and experience with SAP, ACAS, HR Connect, MyCalPERS, and SCO systems.
  • Knowledge and experience performing data analysis and audits.
  • Knowledge and experience administering and managing difficult projects.
  • Maintain a positive and professional work environment.
  • Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities.
  • Demonstrated sense of initiative and effective time management skills to produce quality and timely results.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and work well under pressure.
  • Creative and resourceful problem solver.
  • Ability to provide quality, timely, and tactful customer service, communicate effectively, and maintain cooperative relationships,
  • High degree of knowledge and proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Benefits

Our headquarters located at 7th & P Street in downtown Sacramento is the newest high rise tower that features sustainable construction, plenty of natural lighting and functionally-designed work spaces including sit-stand work stations. Our LEED Platinum headquarters has a full-service cafe, an onsite free fitness center, indoor bicycle storage, and is walking distance to nearby restaurants. Visit our Natural Resources Agency website for more exciting information: https://thrive.cnra.ca.gov/

 

In addition to state-of-the-art amenities, we offer an award-winning employee recognition program, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and new daycare facilities are in the making. We’re also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

 

DWR offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment.

 

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jennifer Hall
(916) 820-7840
Jennifer.Hall@water.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
civilrights@water.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered in joining our team, please ensure you submit an accurate and complete State application (STD. 678), resume, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

The SOQ must be typed in Arial 12-point font using standard margins and no more than two pages in length. Please ensure your SOQ narrative directly addresses what is being asked in an essay format. Now that you have read the duty statement and the “Desirable Qualifications” for these positions thoroughly:

  • Describe/explain how your knowledge, training, and experience specifically relate to the duties and desirable qualifications of this position.
  • Note: The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

A resume or cover letter does not substitute for the SOQ. Incomplete applications, missing resumes, and/or SOQ’s or those where the narrative does not address what is being requested may not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of an accurate and complete application.

Please reference SAP Position #50000680 and Job Control #482579 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.

 

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

 

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: STAFF SERVICES ANALYST ASSOC PERSONNEL ANALYST

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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