Job Posting
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications to fill at least one (1) permanent, full-time Personnel Specialist in the Human Resources Compensation Unit. The Personnel Specialist is under the direct supervision of the Personnel Supervisor I. Selected incumbent may also be eligible for an annual recruitment and retention payment of $2,400.00 - $4,800.00 in accordance with Pay Differential 240. A Training & Development assignment may be considered.
The Personnel Specialist is responsible for payroll and personnel transactions. Typical tasks include but are not limited to: apply state laws, rules, and regulations, applying and complying with bargaining unit contracts, a variety of personnel/payroll transactions including accurate processing, certifying, and reconciling payroll transactions, and employment transactions. Knowledge and expertise in working with various computer systems such as Word, Excel, Access, State Controllers personnel/payroll systems and transactions such as, NDI, SDI, IDL, CSP, PIMS, PIP, Benefits, CLAS etc. are highly desirable.
The successful candidate must have proficient math, computer, oral & written communication skills, flexible to changing situations, dependable, exercise tact & good judgment, maintain confidentiality, meet & adhere to strict deadlines. The individual may be required to work overtime to ensure completion of assignments & projects.
Additional Information: This advertisement may be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during the validity of the candidate pool that resulted from this recruitment and may be used to fill other tenures and/or time bases. A written exercise may be included as part of the interview process. In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Personnel Specialist classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully:
Personnel Specialist Exam Bulletin
All interested and qualified applicants should submit an application to Human Resources Employment Unit no later Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.