Land Use Payroll Support Specialist

Land Use Payroll Support Specialist – Land Use Services is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive candidate to join their team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple administrative responsibilities efficiently. This position supports the Payroll Specialist’s operations through documentation, data management, and collaborative team work.

• Communicate effectively through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Review payroll calculations for accuracy.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain organized digital records and database.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Work independently on assigned tasks and contribute effectively in team environments.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Research and interpret various county records/policies.

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Public Service Employee; for more information refer to the Public Service Employee job description.

The Land Use Services Department is dedicated to ensuring a balance in the areas of housing, business, and recreational needs for the diverse cultures and communities of San Bernardino County. This is accomplished through comprehensive regional planning and enforcement of building standards, land uses, and environmental impacts.

The Land Use Services Department continues to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to San Bernardino County by providing a framework for orderly growth while maintaining the highest level of public safety. For more information, visit the site at least (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Public Service Employee: This position is recurrent, non-regular, limited duration position classified as a Public Service Employee. The successful candidate shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment and will not retain regular status. This position will participate in the County’s Deferred Compensation Plan and does not earn any other benefits.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong research skills.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a payroll support role.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Some experience with the Employee, Management and Compensation Systems (EMACS).

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Candidates will be referred directly to the hiring department.

To ensure timely submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.

Please save and/or print these for your records. If you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging receipt, we have not received your application.

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