Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist I The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is recruiting for the position of Payroll Specialist I. Under general supervision, the Payroll Specialist I performs a variety of technical and administrative work in the preparation and processing of Court-wide in-house payroll and personnel actions without the use of a third-party provider; verifies employee time is recorded and coded appropriately; ensures employees are paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and union agreements; and performs other related duties as assigned. Payroll Specialist I the first working level in which incumbents working under general supervision receives formalized and on-the-job training in processing in-house payroll functions and performs a variety of technical and clerical work following established procedures. Payroll Specialist II the journey level class of the series in which incumbents working under direction perform a wide variety of technical and clerical work of increasing difficulty and a degree of independence. May act as a lead to support the unit supervisor. Example of duties include preparing payroll and related documents, reviewing payroll records, processing payroll-related transactions, responding to inquiries, conducting research to resolve payroll issues, maintaining reports, processing wage garnishment, reading and interpreting payroll rules, reviewing peers' work, assisting in evaluations, compiling statistical reports, providing assistance to employees, and performing other related duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications include possession of an Associate's degree from an accredited college in accounting or business administration or a related field and the equivalent of one year of full-time clerical and administrative payroll experience. Additional qualifying work experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of basic principles, practices and terminology related to payroll processing; laws and regulations affecting payroll practices, methods of coding and classifying payroll documents, basic record keeping methods, research techniques, word processing, spreadsheet and payroll software applications, modern office practices and procedures, effective oral communication techniques, and basic principles of leadership is required. Ability to understand and apply payroll record keeping practices, determine proper accounting codes and classifications for transactions, interpret and apply payroll policy and negotiated employee agreements, operate calculators, personal computers and other office equipment, communicate effectively, assist in scheduling, train, coach and review others' work, make oral presentations, research and analyze problems, provide back-up support to manager, read, understand and follow instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently and as member of a team, work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions, and prioritize work and meet deadlines is also required. This position includes a one-year probationary period. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. The hiring process will include an initial screening of all application materials received, a review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process, and an oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool. Job posting end date is August 19, 2026.