Advantage Payroll Services Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Job Learn more about the application process with helpful tips. Refer to the Live FAQ Session: Navigating the San Bernardino County Hiring Process for the next available LevelUp Learning Session. San Bernardino County is recruiting for Payroll Specialists who perform specialized clerical work related to the preparation/processing of payroll and payroll related documents.

Incumbents also assist employees with payroll and personnel related questions/problems. For more detailed information, refer to the Payroll Specialistjob description. The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

Job duties include but are not limited to: Preparing, reviewing, and verifying documents relating to the computation, collection, and submission of payroll and/or benefit transactions; Explaining personnel and payroll rules and procedures consistent with the County Personnel Rules, collective bargaining agreements, benefit plans, and other employment related guidelines; Verifying and adjusting attendance records and time sheets; Calculating hourly rates, gross pay, overtime, differentials and other supplemental pay. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department.

Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire. The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Payroll Specialist (Fire Department)) is $44,657 - $63,128 annually (range N18).

For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU and Benefits Summary. The salary for Special Districts (Payroll Specialist (Special Districts)) is $44,585 - $64,646 annually (range N18). For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. For the Probation and Sheriff's Departments, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT: EXPERIENCE: Must possess eighteen (18) months of full-time clerical experience where the primary duty involved performing fiscal and/or payroll activities including mathematical computations. NOTE: Retail sales/cashiering or general clerical (e.g., typing, filing, data entry) experience is not considered qualifying

All work experience must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent mathematics and interpersonal skills.

Payroll experience is highly desirable. Selection Process Examination Procedure: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas (practice materials not available): Fiscal Arithmetic Office Procedures Payroll Interpersonal Skills Details of the online assessment process will be emailed.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit.

Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers. Application Procedure: Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

To ensure timely and successful 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.

We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627.

Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.) For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below: Employment Hiring Process Information SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey Guide to Completing a County Job Application