Payroll and Disability Services Manager

We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California’s Whistle blower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We are trusted to produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports that provide recommendations to solve some of our state’s toughest problems.

At the California State Auditor’s Office, we believe that our mission to enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of government also improves the lives of Californians. The many people helping us achieve this mission are the backbone and heart of our organization. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates their incredible contributions and talents, and embraces their unique perspectives, identities, and values.

We seek to develop an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired in their commitment to public service.

As the Payroll, Benefits, and Disability Services Manager (Manager I), you will plan, organize, and direct critical and highly visible human resources (HR) functions of the California State Auditor’s Office (Office), including payroll, personnel transactions, and benefits administration, as well as assist with managing HR policy development and implementation. Additionally, you will oversee the Medical Management programs (i.e. disability, reasonable accommodations, worker’s compensation, health and safety, etc.)

for the Office. You will cultivate a positive, engaged, and innovative work environment, and act as a working supervisor when necessary.

Specifically, you will:

• Provide leadership, mentoring, training, and professional development to payroll and benefits services and medical management staff.
• Review and approve employment documentation related to appointments, separations, promotions, retirements, changes to time base, merit salary adjustments, alternate range movement, and other changes generated via the Personnel Action Request (PAR) form; and ensure documents are accurately entered into the SCO PIMS system.
• Ensure payroll and benefit processes are being followed and reconciled by staff each month.
• Ensure the Office is following and administering the Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave Act, Non-Industrial Disability (NDI), and related programs.
• Ensure the office is following and administering an interactive reasonable accommodation process.
• Oversee the Office’s safety policies, programs, and procedures including the ergonomic evaluation program, emergency preparedness manuals and evacuation maps, and the Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

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

• You want to make a difference for Californians and future generations, and make sure California government is effectively serving its people.
• You are highly collaborative, solution-oriented, and a strong communicator.
• You want to work in a professional environment with a team dedicated to progressive human resources practices.
• You want to assist in leading a team of intelligent colleagues doing meaningful work in a collaborative and solution-oriented environment, and want to use your human resources knowledge to help others.
• You desire a monthly salary range of $8,715 - $9,899 with a 5% pay differential as well as a longevity bonus.

Final Filing Date: February 11th, 2026

• This position is eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be in California and conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
• Work performed in the office is in an air-conditioned high-rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.
• Work may require sitting for an extended period of time using a personal computer and the use of standard office equipment, such as phones, copiers or scanners.
• Work may require periodic non-standard work hours…