The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

Anticipated Interview Dates: Virtual interviews are anticipated to start the week of June 24, 2024.

Telework Information: This position is required to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Initial training must be completed on-site at our Sacramento Headquarters. Training is scheduled every weekday and may last up to one year. Once training has been completed, the position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more on site, 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 recruitment and retention pay differential after twelve qualifying months in the classification as described in Pay Differential 240.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,799.00 - $6,116.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95811