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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The mission of the Department of Finance (DOF) is to instill the public's trust and ensure the financial integrity of the County of Marin by safeguarding the County's funds and promoting the prudent utilization of resources.
The DOF maintains the accounts of County government, the County’s school districts, and many of the special districts within Marin County. The Department of Finance also administers the County’s major financial, budgetary, payroll, fixed asset, tax apportionment and revenue collection systems.
ABOUT THE POSITION
There is currently one (1) Payroll Manager position. This position is located on-site reporting to the Marin County Civic Center building in San Rafael, CA.
Under the general direction of the Accounting and Payroll Division Chief, the Payroll Manager manages the staff and operations of the County’s centralized payroll systems; designs and implements payroll policies and procedures for County departments; works with County Information Systems & Technology and Human Resources staff, and the County’s HR Payroll System provider on implementation of compensation and policy changes, updates and modifications; analyzes output for accuracy and compliance with federal and state laws and memorandums of understanding. In addition, they participate in labor negotiations. The Payroll Manager takes an active role in performance management, coaching and staff/team development.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate : The ideal candidate has proven experience overseeing the processing of a high-volume payroll operation. Additionally, they have exceptional communication skills, has familiarity with collective bargaining environments with varying payroll and benefit elements, and has proven experience in a supervisorial role. The ideal candidate demonstrates a sound understanding of payroll and financial policies and governmental payroll procedures, including Federal, State, and County regulations.
This individual is organized, dependable, and flexible; customer-focused; a strategic/critical thinker who proactively recommends changes to policies, procedures and technology solutions; and also independently seeks opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement for the department; functions well in support of a team; and thrives working in a fast-paced, progressive organization.
KNOWLEDGE OF- Principles and practices related to the processing of payroll information and maintenance of payroll records.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
- Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning and review and employee training.
- Governmental financial operations, systems, reporting and recordkeeping.
- Current and pending legislation related to assignment.
- Legal statutes, civil procedures, federal and state taxing regulations.
- Computer systems related to assignment.
- Memoranda of Understanding and agreements with unrepresented employees.
- Evaluate, develop and install complex payroll systems and procedures.
- Investigate and correct difficult and complex payroll problems.
- Develop effective policies and procedures to meet all payroll requirements.
- Interpret, explain and apply laws, regulations, ordinances, and regulations relating to payroll.
- Prepare comprehensive, clear, concise and complex reports, communications and other written materials.
- Plan, supervise and review the work of a small technical support staff.
- Supervise the maintenance of and maintain accurate records and files.
- Represent the department effectively in meetings, including making effective presentations to and facilitating groups.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships of those interacted with in the course of the work, including County officials and managers, employee representatives, representatives of other governmental agencies, employees and the public.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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