Payroll Specialist I (SR-18)

Coordinates, leads, and performs professional payroll processing activities, including generation, reconciliation and recording of the County’s semi-monthly payroll; serves as a resource for the County’s payroll system; and performs other related duties as required. 

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform under technical supervision of a professional fiscal officer within the Central Payroll section to ensure timely and accurate payment of the County’s payroll obligations. Work assignments range from simple to moderately complex and are generally characterized by clear and specific objectives to be reached by the application of basic methods and techniques of payroll administration and applicable standards, guides, and regulations relative to such areas as payroll law, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), garnishments, levies, and collective bargaining provisions. Primary work processes and tasks follow well-established procedures, and determinations are made by the direct application of specific standards, guides, etc. Work performed and recommendations made are subject to review by higher level payroll specialists.