County Payroll Manager

$9,270 - $11,270/Monthly*

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager? 

Join the County of Sonoma as the County Payroll Manager! 

Starting salary up to $64.80/hour* ($135,245 year) plus a cash allowance of approximately $600/month*

The County Payroll Manager oversees the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the County's approximately 4500 active employees and is responsible for the direct supervision of a few management level staff, as well as the overall management of a team of eleven.  As the County Payroll Manager, you will also oversee compliance of all applicable federal and state taxation and labor laws related to the payment of wages. Additional responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with other Agency partners to ensure correct interpretation, application and implementation of policies and compensation
• Advising County departmental staff on application of multiple Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) and one Salary Resolution, which guide salary and benefits of County employees
• Working collaboratively with Human Resources partners in the creation, explanation, and implementation of salary and benefits
• Managing and preparing major financial reports, budgets, and accounting operations

The next County Payroll Manager will bring a passion for implementing process and system improvements to better serve the County and its employees. The ideal candidate will also possess:
 

• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications (with a focus on Microsoft Excel) 
• Significant experience with and in-depth knowledge of payroll software's, including direct experience with High Line ePersonality and Kronos timekeeping systems used by the County 
• Experience managing complex budgets, accounting processes, and financial reports
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience with wage and hour laws related to governmental agencies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with the public, governing bodies, and multiple local, State, and Federal agencies
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks short-term and long-term projects while balancing competing and challenging priorities
• Experience leading and managing staff including hiring, training, goal-setting, and employee development
• A Certified Public Accounting (CPA), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), is highly desired but not required

What We Offer

When you join the County of Sonoma, you become part of a challenging and rewarding work environment where you gain the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better your community. Through experience and the support of management, Accountants gain the skills and abilities needed to advance their career. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:

• An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $1700 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
• County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
• Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
• Eligibility for 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

*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 . 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 1/27/22