Hybrid Senior Human Resources Analyst-Payroll-25243608P bei County of San Diego, CA

About the Department

Interviews will take place the week of September 22, 2025 and job offers will be made the week of October 6, 2025.

This position supervises human resources staff and is a subject matter expert responsible for the continuous improvement of processing the County's payrolls. In addition, it oversees the following duties:

• Prepare and process biweekly on-cycle payrolls and off-cycle paychecks for over 20,000 employees
• Process and review accuracy of all payroll data and resolve discrepancies
• Administer and perform payroll reconciliation and deduction registers to determine accuracy and compliance to policies, procedures, and payroll tax laws
• Review, process, and analyze payroll data files
• Ensure all payroll related transactions are recorded in PeopleSoft Payroll system correctly 
• Ensure all general ledger entries reconcile to the various payroll related accounts
• Review, process, and analyze the payment of deductions withheld from employee's salaries, that includes benefits, garnishments, union dues, deferred compensation contributions, and other deductions
• Run and analyze audit reports from PeopleSoft HRMS/Payroll and UKG Timekeeping system to identify and resolve issues
• Maintain PeopleSoft payroll related records and files; and review biweekly and annual tax reports and deduction reports
• Review quarterly and year-end payroll tax reporting requirements for Federal and State Agencies; and reconcile the annual IRS Forms W-2 and W-3.

Please click here to view the complete job description for this position. 

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE
 

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. 
 

• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process will begin in September 2025. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, five (5) years of professional human resources experience. Professional level payroll experience is considered qualifying experience. 
 
Notes: A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in any of the fields described above may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR, additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

ATTACHMENTS
 
For your education and/or certifications to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, foreign equivalency report and/or certifications to your application.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

EVALUATION

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.  Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire..

  
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. 

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

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