What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Technician position at Yolo County, CA?
Description
Come Join the Yolo County HR Team!
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) full-time position in the class of Payroll Technician within the Human Resources Office. Reporting directly to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Technician will join an experienced Payroll team and learn to process various personnel actions and payroll work. New employees will have the benefit of joining a cohesive team of human resources, payroll, and risk management colleagues, which allows for cross-collaboration and cross-functional work assignments and successes. We can't wait to meet our next team members!
Typical duties include:
- Performs a variety of specialized and complex duties in the preparation of payroll transactions and reporting for employees; receives and audits payroll documents for completeness, accuracy and conformance with policies and procedures; processes and evaluates the accuracy of a variety of payroll-related forms and applications.
- Provides consultation concerning payroll processes, policies and procedures for employees and departmental human resource liaisons; responds to inquiries, resolves issues and conflicts and provides technical information concerning calculations, pay rates, taxes, wage garnishments, and leaves; provides documentation, forms or applications.
- Compiles information and prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to employee information, time sheets, pay rates, salary adjustments, voluntary pay deductions or changes, disability, workers compensation, or benefits.
- Prepares and processes a variety of required tax forms; performs periodic tax procedures and related payroll reconciliation functions; and prepares and distributes mandated tax reports.
- Researches and provides current and past payroll information in response to employee inquiries, subpoenas, workers compensation claims, and inquiries from State and County agencies according to established guidelines; provides employment and wage verification for court orders from County and State agencies.
The ideal candidates will be:
- Experienced in payroll and personnel transactions processing, preferably within a government or unionized environment.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-oriented position serving the County of Yolo employees and departments.
- A positive, customer focused, self-directed employee that enjoys working closely with a variety of stakeholders to meet the needs of the organization.
Skilled in computer applications with a quick ability to learn a new payroll system and processes.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education beyond high school graduation by the closing date.
For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education beyond high school graduation by the closing date.
For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
Essential Functions
Click here to review the complete Payroll Technician class description which includes the essential functions, employment standards, and requisite knowledge and abilities.
Employment Standards
Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate; AND
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of accounting documents and records, at least one (1) year of which included processing payroll documents.
Substitution: Completion of college coursework may substitute for up to two (2) years of the non-payroll experience, on the basis that thirty (30) semester unit or forty-five (45) quarter units is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.
License
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.
Click here to review the complete Payroll Technician class description which includes the essential functions, employment standards, and requisite knowledge and abilities.
Application & Selection Process
Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and verification of education beyond high school at the time of filing. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office as an attachment with your online application or by email to jobs@yolocounty.gov. All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date.
Selection Process
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
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Conditional Job Offer, pending: Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: February 2025
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
- A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
- An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
www.eres.com
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358
Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS
EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce?
Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
Salary
$57,387.20 - $69,763.20 Annually
Location
Woodland, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-00003
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
01/14/2025
Closing Date
1/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website
Salary : $57,387 - $69,763
