Payroll Systems Administrator

Contra Costa County Auditor-Controller’s office is seeking qualified individuals to fill one vacancy in the Payroll Systems Administrator classification.
 
The Payroll Systems Administrator performs the technical system processing of payroll, timekeeping, and system applications. The ideal candidate will be able to complete work timely and accurately within rigid deadlines and collaborate with their team and management to provide the highest quality of service. Successful candidates should possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and standards relating to payroll services. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has knowledge of County, State, and Federal payroll laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Has the ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Is detail-oriented, accurate, and driven to produce high-quality work
• Has the ability to interpret data and develop solutions
• Is a great communicator
• Is able to manage multiple deadlines and competing interests
• Is flexible, reliable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Maintaining Payroll System tables including Retirement, Special Accumulators, Department Earnings and Earning Programs, and Deductions
• Supervising professional accounting, clerical, and paraprofessional payroll staff
• Working with information technology, payroll, and human resources staff and outside consultants
• Documenting payroll and timekeeping system processes and procedures
• Developing training materials and conducting training courses and workshops on the Payroll System and all related payroll processes and procedures

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will operate with a high level of autonomy and responsibility
• You will work in an environment that values integrity and equity
• You will work with people who are passionate about their work and focused on continuous improvement and innovation

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be dealing with large data sets
• You will work with stakeholders with competing wants and needs
• You will work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines

Competencies Required:

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
• 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
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Design Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

The active list for this recruitment may remain active for 12 months.

Please view the job description here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/4148