Job Posting: Senior Personnel Specialist
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
JC-525844
SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
$5,663.00 - $7,097.00 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: 8/9/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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Job Description and Duties
Please note that this is a Limited Term position identified by the period listed and may be extended and/or may become permanent through additional HR and Budget approval at the end of the original Limited Term period.
Under the general direction of the Supervisor I (Assistant Personnel Officer), in the Human Resources Unit, the incumbent will serves as the subject matter experts who will be responsible for independently performing all aspects of personnel transactions for GO-Biz including payroll, benefits (FMLA, NDI, SDI), leave balances, time reporting, disability pay, and all other payroll functions.
The Senior Personnel Specialist requires the ability to appropriately apply laws, regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions concerning personnel transactions. Consistent with good customer service practices, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers and follow-up on commitments.
Please take this 5-minute GO-Biz Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Hybrid: This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento up to 4 times a week. #li-hybrid
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-525844
Position #(s):
373-100-1317-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Personnel Specialist
Classification:
SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
$5,663.00 - $7,097.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California's leader for job growth and economic development efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.
The GO-Biz is committed to enhancing the workforce to improve California's job growth and economic development efforts, through a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Exam Requirements:
Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the exam to obtain eligibility: CalCareers
Educational Requirements:
If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide school transcripts.
Employment Application:
Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) with all relevant experience to be considered for this position. GO-Biz will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Interested individuals must submit a SOQ. The completed SOQ shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - Senior Personnel Specialist" in the upper left corner of the document. Your first and last name shall also be in the upper right corner of the document. The completed SOQ must have 1-inch margins, Arial 12-point font, must not exceed two (2) pages and must number and restate the question being answered. Do not include the instructions in the completed SOQ.
1) Describe your experience processing complex personnel transactions. Include the types of transactions you have processed; and the laws, rules, regulations, and/or policies you have applied.
2) Describe your experience in researching complex personnel or payroll issues in state civil service and the resources you used from control agencies.
3) Describe your experience with balancing competing deadlines and responding to customers while also ensuring accuracy and compliance.
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: 8/9/2026
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:
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
GO-Biz
Attn: Human Resources
1325 J Street, Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
GO-Biz
Human Resources
1325 J Street, Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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:
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.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Recruitments
(916) 322-3975
recrutiments@gobiz.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:
EEO Office
(916) 319-9367
EEO@gobiz.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.
Salary
IN MOST CASES, ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). Under this program, employees' monthly base pay is reduced in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025. The specific rate of pay reduction and corresponding leave credits are determined by the employee's bargaining unit and classification. Please refer to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website here for details regarding the applicable PLP 2025 provisions. The salary listed in this job advertisement does not reflect the pay reduction or corresponding leave credits associated with PLP 2025, which remains in effect through June 30, 2027.
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.