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Health Benefits Consultant

California Department of Justice
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Job Description And Duties

If you love a challenge, enjoy research, and are looking for an environment that values creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, this could be the position for you. The Department of Justice, Office of Human Resources is looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working in a positive team environment to join our Payroll and Benefits Services, Benefits Consultation Unit.

The Health Benefits Consultant serves as one of the department's subject matter experts for all state- sponsored benefit programs, and is responsible for a wide variety of the more complex and highly technical benefit management duties, including, but not limited to: Medical and Dependent Reimbursement Accounts; Flex and Goben Cash; health, dental, and vision programs; Other Post­ Employment Benefits deductions; Health Care Cash Benefits; and dependent eligibility and re-verification. The Health Benefits Consultant provides consultation to employees on all aspects of the enrollment process; conducts benefits orientation as part of the on boarding of new employees; and serves as the administrative processor of health benefit transactions in accordance with the California Public Employees' Retirement System and department policy and procedure.

The Health Benefits Consultant also administers and manages all aspects of the annual benefits open enrollment process including, but not limited to: evaluating and disseminating annual benefit changes, the roll out of annual health benefit information to the department employees, and updating the intranet.

Working Conditions

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position will require in-person attendance on a recurring basis. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento when required for funtions, in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-516703

Position #(s):

420-057-5393-119

Working Title

Health Benefits Consultant

Classification

ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

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

Shall Consider

ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A

$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B

$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefit Services, Benefits Team.
  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
  • For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website at State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Benefits of working for the State of California:
  • Work-life balance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible paid leave options
  • Consistent wage increases
  • Pension retirement
  • Job stability
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Salary : $6,031 - $7,547

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