Payroll Specialist

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform specialized clerical work related to the preparation and processing of payroll and payroll-related documents. Incumbents also assist employees with payroll and personnel questions or problems.

The role involves computing payroll transactions, explaining payroll rules, and ensuring accuracy of timekeeping data. Excellent benefits are provided, with opportunities to refer to related Districts where applicable.

Qualifications

• 18 months of full-time clerical experience with payroll duties.
• Experience with payroll calculations and timekeeping.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and interpersonal skills.
• Payroll experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and verify documents relating to payroll and related transactions.
• Explain personnel and payroll rules and procedures.
• Verify and adjust attendance records and time sheets.
• Calculate hourly rates, gross pay, overtime, differentials and other pay.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Customer service

Job description

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San Bernardino County is recruiting for Payroll Specialists who perform specialized clerical work related to the preparation/processing of payroll and payroll related documents. Incumbents also assist employees with payroll and personnel related questions/problems.

For more detailed information, refer to the Payroll Specialist job description.

The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Preparing, reviewing, and verifying documents relating to the computation, collection, and submission of payroll and/or benefit transactions;
• Explaining personnel and payroll rules and procedures consistent with the County Personnel Rules, collective bargaining agreements, benefit plans, and other employment related guidelines;
• Verifying and adjusting attendance records and time sheets;
• Calculating hourly rates, gross pay, overtime, differentials and other supplemental pay.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San BernardinoCounty, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan.

The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Payroll Specialist (Fire Department)) is $44,657 - $63,128 annually (range N18). For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU and Benefits Summary.

The salary for Special Districts (Payroll Specialist (Special Districts)) is $44,585 - $64,646annually (range N18). For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. For the Probation and Sheriff's Departments, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:

EXPERIENCE: Must possess eighteen (18) months of full-time clerical experience where the primary duty involved performing fiscal and/or payroll activities including mathematical computations.

NOTE: Retail sales/cashiering or general clerical (e.g., typing, filing, data entry) experience is not considered qualifying.

All work experience must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent mathematics and interpersonal skills. Payroll experience is highly desirable.

Examination Procedure

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas (practice materials not available):

• Fiscal Arithmetic
• Office Procedures
• Payroll
• Interpersonal Skills

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email.

Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at [phone]. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)