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  • Payroll Technician

    Martinez, California United States Contra Costa County, CA Full Time $73,940.54 - $89,875.20 Annually Sep 23, 2025
    Contra Costa County Human Resources Department Employer:

    Contra Costa County, CA

    The County of Contra Costa, California was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, with the City of Martinez as the County Seat.  Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents. Comprised of 19 cities and many established communities in the unincorporated area, it is the ninth most populous county in the state. The most notable landmark in the county is Mount Diablo, rising 3,849 feet at the northern end of the Diablo Range. It is the centerpiece of Mt. Diablo State Park, one of many recreation areas residents and visitors can enjoy. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of more than 100,000 acres within 65 parks, including more than 1,200 miles of trails. Our Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses. Our Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life. Our Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees value: Clients and communities Accountability Partnerships Fiscal prudence Quality Services Organizational excellence

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    Job Description

    The Position

    Why join the Contra Costa Auditor-Controller’s Office?
    The Auditor-Controller’s office is seeking qualified individuals to fill two (2) Payroll Technician vacancies.

    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, Employees, Special Districts, and some regional non-county agencies. They 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 Division is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll records for County departments and some special districts. The Payroll Technician performs specialized and complex clerical accounting work in reviewing, processing, and recording payroll-related transactions; they also resolve and process payroll corrections and adjustments, and perform other duties as assigned.

    We are looking for someone who is:
      ◦ Organized. You will need to be detail-oriented and have the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively to manage your workload.
      ◦ A great communicator. You will need to have excellent oral and written communication skills to collaborate within the department and with employees and other departmental contacts.
      ◦ Ethical. We value integrity and honesty in the role and as individuals.
      ◦ Diligent and hard-working. We have deadlines based on payroll cycles and you will need to be mindful of those deadlines and work hard to process everything timely.
      ◦ Adaptable and approachable. We work in a team environment and need to be flexible in helping others and assisting when needed.
      ◦ Friendly. You will need to maintain positive working relationships with multiple parties including departments, employees, and outside vendors.

    What you will typically be responsible for:
      ◦ Setting up and maintaining employee master file records
      ◦ Processing personnel transactions completed by Human Resources
      ◦ Calculating pay and making adjustments as needed for overtime, shift and hazard pay, vacation, sick leave, and holidays
      ◦ Reviewing payroll input and output for accuracy
      ◦ Calculating deductions manually for off-cycle checks
      ◦ Adding and modifying direct deposit for employees
      ◦ Reviewing and calculating wage garnishments
      ◦ Processing wage verification for employees

    A few reasons you might love this job:
      ◦ Your work will have a direct impact on the employees of the County who provide critical services to our community
      ◦ You will have ample learning opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and abilities
      ◦ We have a strong and supportive team environment
      ◦ You will be challenged daily to build upon your knowledge

    A few challenges you might face in this job:
      ◦ You will need to learn to navigate through complex and sometimes conflicting rules, policies, or labor agreements in order to complete tasks and objectives
      ◦ Your customers will include some people with strong personalities and/or high expectations, as well as those who may not have a strong payroll foundation
      ◦ You will be working in an environment with time constraints and reporting deadlines

    Competencies Required:
      ◦ Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
      ◦ Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
      ◦ Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
      ◦ Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
      ◦ Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
      ◦ 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
      ◦ Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
      ◦ Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
      ◦ Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
      ◦ Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
      ◦ Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
      ◦ Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
      ◦ Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
      ◦ Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace


    To read the complete job description, please click here .

    The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to twelve (12) months.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.

    Experience: Four (4) 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 for Experience: Education: 1) Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting from an accredited college or university can be substituted for one year of the required experience; additional education units in business administration, finance, accounting, auditing or a college degree in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on year-for-year basis; 2) Possession of a current Certified Payroll Professional credential issued by the American Payroll Association may be substituted for two years of required experience. No substitution is allowed for the required payroll processing experience.

    Selection Process

    Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.


    Online Multiple-Choice Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online Multiple-Choice Assessment.The assessment is designed to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the classification. These may include but are not limited to Mathematical Facility, Reading Comprehension, Using Technology, Attention to Detail, Writing, and Building and Maintaining Relationships. Candidates must receive a score of at least 70%, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted: 100%)

    Departmental Interview: These will be scheduled by the department once the eligible list is established.

    Tentative Dates:

    Online Multiple-Choice Assessment: Week of October 13 , 2025.

    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 HISTORY

    After 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 WORKER

    All 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 OPPORTUNITY

    It 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: 10/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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