Auditor-Controller Payroll Specialist

6 days ago


Eureka, California, United States County of Humboldt Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Auditor-Controller Payroll Specialist to join our team at the County of Humboldt. As a key member of our payroll team, you will be responsible for performing advanced county payroll and personnel functions and activities, providing difficult, technical, or specialized administrative office support, and performing related work as assigned.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain payroll records in computerized payroll and personnel systems using a working knowledge of tax code, labor law, and agency MOUs.
  • Review, verify accuracy, and process documentation and forms for onboarding new employees, changes in current employees' status, classification, position, or salary, and separation of employees from County employment.
  • Receive timecard records from County departments, review for completeness and accuracy, verify compliance with payroll procedures, County MOUs, and FLSA, and consult with departments as needed.
  • Complete specialized and advanced payroll and benefits tasks, such as wage garnishments, processing of health insurance premiums from employees on extended leave, integration of state disability insurance payments with employee benefit time, etc.
  • Collect, maintain, and analyze payroll and benefits information and data using spreadsheets and other software, ensuring compliance with Public Employee Retirement Law reporting requirements.
  • Prepare a variety of specialized payroll reports and documentation on a scheduled or as needed basis.
  • Serve as liaison between County Payroll, Human Resources, and other County departments.
  • Provide input into the development of payroll procedures and work with County information technology staff in testing and revision of software as needed.
  • Complete requests from outside entities related to verifying income and employment status.
  • Research employee data and respond to CalPERS requests for service history, salary, and related information.
  • Train County department staff as needed to utilize County payroll system to make timecard entries and run reports used for benefit tracking, budget development, funding applications, and other reporting needs.
  • Track unpaid medical leave in accordance with County MOUs, advise department on relevant dates and related actions.
  • Perform loan tracking and maintain and reconcile County voluntary pre-tax retirement contributions in compliance with Internal Revenue Code.
Requirements
  • Applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to public employment, salary, and taxation.
  • Principles, practices, terminology, and processes of the completion of an automated payroll system.
  • Office administrative practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
  • Principles and practices of business computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, and the use of personal computing equipment.
  • Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and oral presentations.
  • Safety procedures and requirements for reporting and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Training others in work procedures.
  • Organizing and prioritizing work, including meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments.
  • Analyzing and resolving a variety of administrative problems.
  • Performing payroll support work.
  • Interpreting, applying, and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations, and policies.
  • Organizing, researching, and maintaining office files.
  • Preparing payroll, benefit, and personnel reports as required.
  • Operating standard office equipment, including copy machines, calculators, and personal computers.
  • Maintaining accurate files and records.
  • Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
How to Apply

A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the county's automated application system at https://www.humboldt-county.org/hr. Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer. It is essential that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

The county utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened, and those considered most qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.



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