Human Resources - Payroll Specialist I/II
Listed on 2026-02-19
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HR/Recruitment
HR Manager, Recruiter
Employment Opportunities
Plumas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and drug‑free workplace. AA/EEO.
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Human Resources - Payroll Specialist I/II Human Resources Payroll Specialist IDEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform responsible work in planning and implementing the County payroll function including personnel operations and activities, coordinating with all county departments, insurance plans, retirement program management; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and first working level in the Human Resources Payroll Specialist series which performs complex and technical personnel assignments.
Human Resources Payroll Specialist IIDEFINITION
The Human Resources Payroll Specialist II position works with limited direction from the Human Resources Director. Position performs the most difficult and responsible fiscal work involved in processing the County‑wide payroll employee data base system for the purpose of payroll. This position works closely with the Auditor’s Payroll Specialist II in ensuring payroll coordination between these two departments is maintained in a professional manner.
The Human Resources Payroll Specialist II performs difficult and complex work involved in human resource operations and activities; to assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of the County personnel program and insurance plans; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the Journey Level position in the Human Resource Payroll Specialist series which performs complex and technical human resource assignments with only general supervision.
Qualifications- I: Two (2) years of responsible experience performing a variety of administrative, fiscal, and analytical work in a local government personnel or administrative office, including one (1) year of payroll processing.
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- Graduation from accredited College or University with an Associate’s degree in Accounting, with one (1) year of payroll processing or clerical accounting experience which required close attention to detail.
- II: Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Human Resources Payroll Specialist I with Plumas County,
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- Equivalent completion of courses required for a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with two (2) years of responsible office and administrative experience in a local government payroll office.
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and a valid California Driver’s License by the time of appointment. The valid California License must be maintained throughout employment.
All County of Plumas employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section ). Employment with Plumas County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are Required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Category Plumas County Jobs Status Open Salary I: $25.39/hr.
- $30.90/hr ii: $28.00/hr.
- $34.05/hr posted May 15, 2025 10:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled
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