Payroll and Personnel Clerk Citywide Exam X00111

Company Description

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

Please note:

This examination announcement has been amended on 3/3/26 to update the verification and selection procedures sections.

This is a Citywide Exam which means that multiple departments across the City and County of San Francisco will have the opportunity to hire candidates resulting from this recruitment.

City and County of San Francisco payroll positions may include but are not limited to the following departments:
Department of Public Health (DPH), Office of the Controller, City College of San Francisco, Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA), Public Utilities Commission (PUC), Public Works (DPW), San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), San Francisco Fire Department, Human Services Agency (HSA), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and Unified School District (USD).

• Application Opening:
  March 2, 2026
• Application Filing 11:59 P.M. (PST)

Under general supervision, the 1220 Payroll and Personnel Clerk is responsible for calculating and preparing payroll and timekeeping information, and processing personnel transactions of a routine nature. This classification is a journey-level position in the Payroll and Personnel Clerk classification series.

• Calculate, post and audit payroll and timekeeping information; utilize basic mathematical techniques to document and assure the accuracy of employee work hours, vacation hours, sick pay credits, leave credits, State Disability Insurance, Worker's Compensation and other related calculations.
• Input payroll, timekeeping, and personnel information data into systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Respond to routine timekeeping, payroll, and personnel inquiries; makes changes to employees information, resolve discrepancies and/or clarify procedures for employees, supervisors, managers and others, both in person and over the telephone; analyzes and interprets economic provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepares a variety of payroll and personnel-related forms, correspondence, input documents, and problem reports.
• Maintain detailed files and record-keeping systems to ensure accurate and complete documentation of payroll and personnel transactions in original copy.
• Receive, distribute and file payroll and personnel related reports.

One (1) year of experience preparing, calculating and maintaining payroll and/or personnel records.

• Completion of thirty (30) semester / forty-five (45) quarter units of coursework from an accredited college, university or business school with a minimum of twelve (12) semester / eighteen (18) quarter units of coursework in business administration, accounting, mathematics, human resources, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR
• Possession of a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certificate issued by the American Payroll Association may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note:

Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application…