Payroll and Benefits Specialist - California Department Of Education : Job Details

Job Summary

Job Summary

Application Review will not begin until our office returns from winter break (after January 6th, 2025) There will be mandatory testing for this position

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Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED TO APPLY (please read carefully, all required documents must be attached in order to move forward in the hiring process) REQUIRED ON APPLICATION: 1. A completed Edjoin Application - ALL Fields Filled In - Incomplete Applications will Automatically be Disqualified & are Ineligible for Correction 2. High School Diploma or Equivalent 3. Supplemental college level or professional coursework and three (3) years' experience in professional-level payroll and benefits or a closely related field required, experience at the K-12 public education level preferred 4. Contact information for three (3) Professional References: current/former supervisors/coworkers (MUST be provided on application in Professional References section) - please include email addresses REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED IN ATTACHMENTS: 1. A Current Resume. 2. Cover Letter 3. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation from current/former supervisors/coworkers (both MUST have physical signature and be DATED within one year) - digital/typed signatures not accepted 4. Typing Test: adjusted/net speed 40wpm minimum on a 3-5 minute test (results must show name, WPM results and length of test) - online tests accepted 5. Proof of supplemental college level or professional coursework in payroll and benefits or a closely related field: certificates, course completion details, and/or unofficial transcripts Preferred: 1. Associates Degree/Supplemental college level professional coursework (attach transcripts, if applicable) 2. Valid California Drivers License 3. First Aid / CPR Certification Required Upon Hire (do not submit with application): 1. Certificate stating freedom from tuberculosis 2. A valid CA Drivers License 3. Candidates selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted in our office at the employee's expense and must receive DOJ and FBI clearance before beginning work

Applicants encouraged to review attached job descriptions. Please note that all required documentation must be attached to your application in order to be considered to move forward in the hiring process. *Failure to attach all documentation will result in your application being screened out of the process.* Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.

* Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)

* Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2), must be DATED within one (1) year with a physical SIGNATURE - digital signatures not accepted )

* Other (Proof of supplemental college level or professional coursework in payroll and benefits or a closely related field)

* Resume (must be current)

* Typing Certificate (adjusted/net 40 wpm minimum (3-5 minute test: results MUST show name, length of test, & adjusted/net results))

Comments and Other Information

Problems with your online application should be directed to EdJoin at 888-###-#### or email [email protected]. Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. Please add [email protected] to your email contacts in order to receive all communications. It is your responsibility to frequently check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. We recommend applicants check their emails and/or EdJoin messages at least once a day once the application deadline has closed.

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here and Benefits Specialist-201#######0138.pdf