Senior Payroll Technician - Open Until Filled

Salary : $68,993.60 - $83,844.80 Annually Location : Woodland, CA Job Type: Regular / Full Time Job Number: 2025-00179-1 Department: Human Resources Opening Date: 01/20/2026 Closing Date: Continuous DESCRIPTION The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Senior Payroll Technician within the Human Resources Department. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager over the Payroll unit, this position will perform a wide variety of advanced level payroll activities involving the analysis and implementation of payroll regulations and laws, and the processing of County-wide payroll and preparation while exercising independent judgment in resolving problems within established department guidelines. As a secondary assignment, the position will serve as the lead worker to train, guide, check, assign, and correct the work of Payroll Technicians and/or other clerical staff. The ideal candidate: Has lead experienced in payroll and personnel transactions processing, preferably within a government or unionized environment. Is comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-oriented position serving the County of Yolo employees and departments. Is a positive, customer focused, self-directed employee that enjoys working closely with a variety of stakeholders to meet the needs of the organization. Is skilled in computer applications with a quick ability to learn a new payroll system and processes. HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education beyond high school graduation by the closing date. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSLeads and participates in the work of staff performing Payroll Technician duties, in addition to performing the most complex payroll responsibilities. Assures compliance with County, State and Federal requirements; prepares quarterly, annual and W-2 tax reporting statements; processes retirement plan contributions; analyzes employee pay, deductions and benefits to determine the correct amount to report to state and federal agencies. Provides training and mentoring to staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists, guides, and instructs group members in the performance of their duties; provides technical direction and problem solving in response to staff work questions and problems. To review other essential functions, employment standards, and requisite knowledge and abilities, click for the complete Senior Payroll Technician class description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate; AND Experience: Five (5) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of accounting documents and records, at least two (2) years of which included processing payroll documents comparable to the Yolo County class of Payroll Technician. Substitution: Completion of college coursework may substitute for up to two years of the non-payroll experience, on the basis that thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units is equivalent to one year of experience. License Positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation. Click to review the complete Senior Payroll Technician class description. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESSIt is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and verification of education beyond high school at the time of filing. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office as an attachment with your online application or by email to All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. SELECTION PROCESS The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice. Screen for Minimum Qualifications Screening for Best Qualified Department Selection Interviews Reference Checks Conditional Job Offer, pending: Pre-Employment Exams Drug & Alcohol Screen Department of Justice LiveScan Confirmed Job Offer Estimated Start Date: March 2026 SCREENING FOR BEST QUALIFIED The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified. VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation. Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned. All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following: A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade. Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only. EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE 601 University Ave., Suite 127 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 921-0790 FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE P.O. Box 151739 San Diego, CA 92175 (619) 265-5810 CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC. P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817 (714) 237-9272 GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. 409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 828-5709 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 (310) 258-9451 CONTACT INFORMATION For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by email at or by phone at (530) 666-8055. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required. Yolo County, a place where YOU belong! The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.Come join us! This is where YOU belong. RETIREMENT Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members! "Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are: Misc: 2.5% at 55 Safety: 3.0% at 55 Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50 "New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are: Misc: 2% @ 62 Safety: 2.7% @ 57 BENEFITS The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - CalPERS Retirement - Deferred Compensation Plans - Flexible Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave - Holidays & Floating Holidays - Disability Plans - Social Security & Medicare Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification. Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking 01 The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet. Yes No 02 I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County. Yes No 03 Select the option below that best represents your current employment status with the County of Yolo. Regular employee who has passed probation and currently holds permanent status with the County. Regular employee who is currently serving a six or twelve month probationary period. Currently employed as Extra Help or Limited Term. I am NOT employed by the County of Yolo. 04 If you are a County employee, please indicate the department in which you are currently employed. (Type, "N/A" if this question does not apply.) 05 How many years of full time experience do you have performing payroll functions? Less than one (1) year More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience More than three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience More than four (4) years 06 How many years of full time experience do you have working in customer service? Less than one (1) year of experience More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience More than three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience More than four (4) years of experience 07 How many years of full time experience do you have working in a government or unionized organization? Less than one (1) year of experience More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience More than three (3) but less than four (4) years of experience More than four (4) years of experience 08 How many years of full time lead work, mentorship, and/or leadership experience do you have? None Less than one (1) year of experience More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience More than three (3) but less than four (4) years of experience More than four (4) years of experience 09 As it relates to questions 5-8, briefly describe your working experience with payroll functions, customer service, government or unionized organization; and/or leadership, mentorship, and training role. 10 List payroll systems you are using and/or have used (i.e. PeopleSoft, ADP, Lawson, Workday, Infor, SAP, etc.) including where you gained such experience, duration, your classification, and typical duties you performed in noted system(s). Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10