The Position
Contra Costa County Auditor-Controller’s office is seeking qualified individuals to fill one vacancy in the Payroll Systems Administrator classification.
Why join the Contra Costa Office of the Auditor-Controller? The Office of the Auditor-Controller’s primary mission is to ensure the fiscal integrity of the County’s financial records and to provide service, assistance, and information to the Public, Board of Supervisors, County Administrator’s Office, County Departments, and employees, Special Districts and some regional non-county agencies. We are committed to providing exemplary professional service to all of our customers, while at all times treating them with fairness, integrity, respect, and trust.
The Payroll Systems Administrator performs the technical system processing of payroll, timekeeping, and system applications. The ideal candidate will be able to complete work timely and accurately within rigid deadlines and collaborate with their team and management to provide the highest quality of service . Successful candidates should possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and standards relating to payroll services.
We are looking for someone who: - Has knowledge of County, State, and Federal payroll laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Has the ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
- Is detail-oriented, accurate, and driven to produce high-quality work
- Has the ability to interpret data and develop solutions
- Is a great communicator
- Is able to manage multiple deadlines and competing interests
- Is flexible, reliable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
What you will typically be responsible for:- Maintaining Payroll System tables including Retirement, Special Accumulators, Department Earnings and Earning Programs, and Deductions
- Supervising professional accounting, clerical, and paraprofessional payroll staff
- Working with information technology, payroll, and human resources staff and outside consultants
- Documenting payroll and timekeeping system processes and procedures
- Developing training materials and conducting training courses and workshops on the Payroll System and all related payroll processes and procedures
A few reasons you might love this job:- You will operate with a high level of autonomy and responsibility
- You will work in an environment that values integrity and equity
- You will work with people who are passionate about their work and focused on continuous improvement and innovation
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- You will be dealing with large data sets
- You will work with stakeholders with competing wants and needs
- You will work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Competencies Required:- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
- Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
- Design Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing
- Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
- Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
The active list for this recruitment may remain active for 12 months. Please view the job description here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/4148
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, finance, accounting, information systems or a closely related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience performing varied technical or payroll processing duties utilizing a computerized payroll system.
Substitution: Additional experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. One (1) additional year of experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the academic major.
Selection Process
1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Performance Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a Performance Assessment. The assessment is designed to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Payroll Systems Administrator classification. C andidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies assessed, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Professional Integrity & Ethics, Writing, Oral Communication, Building & Maintaining Relationships, and Teamwork.
(Weighted: 100%). 3. Departmental Hiring Interview Tentative Dates: *The Performance Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) from May 17, 2024, through May 21, 2024.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Sanyukta Singh at Sanyukta.Singh@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
