Payroll Clerk – County of Sonoma - Santa Rosa, California, United States

The County of Sonoma’s Department of Health Services (DHS) seeks detail-oriented Payroll Clerks to join our team and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. If you are organized, meticulous, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply now!
Starting salary up to $36.60/hour ($76,388/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*
DHS Payroll Clerks, are responsible for assisting in processing bi-weekly payroll for the department's 750+ employees, as well as processing and maintaining personnel actions in the Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Payroll Clerks are responsible for entering personnel changes, updating leaves of absence, reviewing timecards, tracking merits, probationary status, and tracking hour limitations, onboarding new hires, maintaining employee databases and personnel files, and assisting employees with payroll-related questions.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess:

• Experience accurately processing electronic time-keeping and payroll data
• The ability to effectively complete detail-oriented tasks, while working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact and engage with diverse audiences, in one-on-one and group settings
• The ability to interpret and explain complicated policies, laws, and personnel agreements
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and HRIS
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 9/06/23

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