Supervising Payroll Technician

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 treating them with fairness, integrity, respect, and trust.

The Supervising Payroll Technician plays a vital role in overseeing payroll operations and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and effective communication with internal departments and external agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll administration, knowledge of relevant labor laws and tax regulations, and the ability to provide leadership and guidance to a team of payroll professionals.

This is an exciting time to join Contra Costa County! Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) Supervising Payroll Technician vacancy.

• Detail-oriented. Accuracy in payroll processing is essential to ensure compliance with policies, labor laws, and financial regulations.
• Organized. You will be responsible for managing payroll operations, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining accurate records.
• A strong communicator. You will need to inform employees, departments, and management about payroll policies, changes, and updates.
• A team leader. You will be supervising payroll staff, providing training, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Ethical and trustworthy. You will handle confidential employee information and must uphold high standards of integrity and discretion.
• Analytical. You will review payroll records, identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Adaptable. You will need to stay up to date with changing payroll laws, tax codes, and organizational policies.

• Overseeing payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Supervising and training payroll staff, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
• Reviewing and approving payroll transactions, deductions, and benefits calculations.
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinating with HR and finance teams on payroll-related matters.
• Preparing payroll reports, maintaining payroll records, and assisting with audits.
• Implementing process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

• You will work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• You will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• You will have an opportunity for professional development.
• You will gain valuable county experience in payroll operations, compliance, and leadership.
• You will have access to pension and healthcare benefits.

• Managing multiple payroll deadlines and high-volume processing.
• Navigating complex labor laws, tax regulations, and organizational policies.
• Addressing payroll discrepancies and resolving employee concerns.
• Adapting to evolving technology and process changes in payroll systems.
• Providing training and support to a team with varying levels of experience.

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  Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and the final work product.
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  Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
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  Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
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  Legal and Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
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  Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance.
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  Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying…