Notice of Vacancy
Reference Number: DOE-038-26
Title: Personnel Assistant 1 (Benefits and Compensation Supervisor)
Range/Title Code: R28/63255
Salary: $91,628.18 - $134,900.38
Position Number: 051762
Issue Date: October 21, 2026
Closing Date: November 5, 2026
Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Division: Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources
Description
Under the general direction of the Manager of Benefits and Compensation, supervises a major personnel program area such as personnel research, administrative services, employee counseling, personnel services, recruitment, management assistance, personnel orientation, or employee relations; as part of a personnel program, supervises the work activities of a unit performing employee relations tasks; or under the direction of a Personnel Officer or equivalent, acts as an Assistant Personnel Officer; in a small institution, acts as a Personnel Officer; supervises staff and work activities; and prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff.
The Department of Education Human Resources Team is seeking a supervisor to lead the Payroll and Leave Units under the supervision of Manager 1, HR. This position is responsible for the review and approval of all Federal and State leave requests, to include but not limited to, FMLA, FLI, TDI, pregnancy disability, Worker's Compensation, and ADA. In addition, supervises the preparation, and accurate completion of all aspects of the regular and supplemental payrolls.
Supervises the processing of the New Jersey State Health Benefit Program (SHBP) and PMIS transactions; and performs other related work as required.
Requirements
Education/Experience
Note: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Eight (8) years of professional experience in a personnel program of a public or private organization.
or
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
or
Possession of a Master's degree in business administration, personnel administration, public administration, management, or other related field from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
Note: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.Preferred Education/Experience
Federal and State leave requests, eCATS payroll, ADA, New Jersey State Health Benefit Program (SHBP) and PMIS transactions.
Employee Benefits
As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*
*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
Open to the Following
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Employees serving in a permanent capacity in a competitive title who meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission's website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/63255.htm.
Interested candidates may apply via: https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [email protected], or call the Civil Service Commission at [redacted], option 3.
