Yolo County, California, with a population of just over 220,000, is a naturally beautiful and richly diverse county. It is one of the leading agricultural producers in the nation with 661,000 acres that are used primarily for farming and ranching. The Capay Valley is one of the leaders in the nation for organic farming. The County seat is located in Woodland, which is just 20 miles northwest of the State Capitol of Sacramento. Its proximity to the Sacramento International Airport and two major highways place Yolo County within a major transportation hub, as well as within two hours driving distance to the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa-Sonoma wine region, and the pristine mountains and ski resorts of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. Additional info can be found at https://www.yolocounty.org/about-us/mission-values-strategic-plan.

Job Title
Personnel Specialist II (Confidential)
Job Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Personnel Specialist II (Confidential) within the Human Resources Department. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, this Personnel Specialist II position is the first point of contact at the front desk, receiving and assisting customers who come into the office. Additionally, the position supports with payroll, personnel actions, benefits, workers’ compensation, risk management, and HRIS activities and updates. The ideal candidate: is skilled in computer applications with a quick ability to adapt and learn a new system and processes. is a positive, customer focused, self-directed individual who enjoys working in reception or front-desk setting. is comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-oriented position serving the public and County of Yolo employees and departments. has experience managing confidential and/or personnel records, preferably within a government or unionized environment. Salary Range is $55,910.40 - $67,932.80 Annually. Click https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/classspecs/newprint/954162 to review the complete Personnel Specialist II (Confidential) class description. HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and completed supplemental questionnaire via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/5167386/personnel-specialist-ii-confidential?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs by Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5PM.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Three (3) years of responsible clerical experience in support of various human resources functions such as personnel actions, payroll, benefits, safety/risk management, training, or other similar human resources function. License Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

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