Payroll Clerk II

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk II to handle complex payroll processing and specialized assignments within a county department. This role requires strong analytical skills, accuracy, and the ability to interpret multiple pay provisions. If you are dedicated to high-quality public service and reliable payroll operations, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Option I: One year of experience in a central payroll office in Los Angeles County service at the level of a Payroll Clerk I or higher.
• Option II: Two years of experience in Los Angeles County service at the level of a Senior Clerk or higher performing the full-time timekeeping duties of reviewing and recording payroll documents or time records in the designated Los Angeles County payroll system.
• Option III: Three years of experience at the level of Senior Clerk or higher performing the full-time payroll or timekeeping duties of computing, recording, and processing payroll documents or time records.
• Experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I is defined as processing the payroll for a segment of a county department or Health Services payroll operation.
• Experience at the level of Senior Clerk is defined as experience performing specialized clerical duties in timekeeping or payroll with ongoing responsibility for projects, inquiries, or problems. This requires knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in payroll processing.
• Positions equivalent to the level of Senior Clerk includes but may not be limited to: Senior Typist Clerk ; Senior Typist Clerk , LACERA ; Eligibility Worker II ; Account Clerk II ; Tax Services Clerk I ; Program Aid I, CEO .
• Note: You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
• Endorsement of County Qualification: If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.
• Withhold Information: No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
• Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I is defined as processing the payroll for a segment of a county department or Health Services payroll operation.
• Experience at the level of Senior Clerk is defined as experience performing specialized clerical duties in timekeeping or payroll with ongoing responsibility for projects, inquiries, or problems. This requires knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in payroll processing.
• Positions equivalent to the level of Senior Clerk includes but may not be limited to: Senior Typist Clerk ; Senior Typist Clerk , LACERA ; Eligibility Worker II ; Account Clerk II ; Tax Services Clerk I ; Program Aid I, CEO .
• Note: You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Enters, reviews, and monitors complex payroll data by using designated system(s) in order to ensure time and salary are accurately reflected for departmental employees.
• Serves as a departmental subject matter expert in payroll-related inquiries and recommends departmental payroll procedures.
• Acts as liaison with the Auditor-Controller, the Department of Human Resources, and the Chief Executive Office on payroll matters in accordance with departmental established practices.
• Resolves the more difficult payroll or system discrepancies by reviewing, assessing and researching issues, interacting with departmental staff to discuss concerns, and providing resolutions to meet payroll deadlines and promote quality end-results.
• Trains new employees in the work of the section or unit and may act as a lead in the absence of the supervisor.
• Interprets and applies the provisions of the Los Angeles County Code, DHR’s Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, the Interpretive and Fiscal Manuals, departmental desk procedures, and applicable Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) when processing payroll and leave benefits.
• Analyzes, processes, and/or prepares a variety of payroll documents, including but not limited to routine, exception, and specialized reports, payroll records, verification of employment forms, time records, wage statements, child and/or spousal support orders, subpoenas, workers compensation benefits, third party disability claims, affidavit of loss, pay warrants, procedural manual; and makes corrections as required.
• Processes necessary pay adjustments resulting from timecard changes.
• Performs mathematical calculations by using a calculator or a computer and appropriate software.
• Distributes and logs payroll documents, such as W-2 forms, garnishment notices, and pay notices, through departmental established procedures.
• Operates office machinery and equipment, including multi-line telephones, photocopiers, fax machines, personal computers, printers, microfiche machines, and scanners.
• Processes payroll for a 24-hour, 7 days a week, and/or 56-hour departmental operation, as needed.
• Performs other tasks, such as administering loyalty oaths, fingerprinting, checking time reports, and processing industrial accident claims, as needed.

Benefits

• One of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country.
• Rich selection of health care options.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed