Payroll Records Clerk (Social Services Agency)

Alameda County

Date Opened

6/26/2026 09:30:00 AM

Filing Deadline

Continuous

Salary

$33.03 - $38.99/hour; $64,408.50 - $76,030.50/year

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time Employment

Department

Social Services Agency

Work Location

Oakland

Type of Recruitment

Reinstatements/Transfers/Voluntary Demotions

Introduction

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.

Reinstatement

Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Transfer

You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Voluntary Demotion

You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

THE AGENCY

The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of over 2,300 employees working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA is comprised of four operating departments: Agency Administration & Finance; Adult & Aging Services; Children & Family Services; and Workforce & Benefits Administration. SSA's mission is to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities.

To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at: https://socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov/.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to do complex and technical clerical work involving the preparation and maintenance of centralized, Countywide employee payroll and personnel records; respond to payroll and benefit inquiries from departmental supervisory and payroll personnel; and to do related work as required.

This is a specialized clerical class. Incumbents are responsible for explaining payroll transactions and procedures to employees of all County departments. In addition, there are positions in this class that maintain countywide payroll records for the County Central Payroll unit located in the Office of the Auditor Controller.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I

The equivalent of one-year full time experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County Service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, Consolidated Courts.)

Or II

The equivalent of two years full time clerical work experience requiring mathematical computations at a level comparable to that of a Payroll Records Clerk in the Alameda County classified service.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge, skills and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge:

Basic personnel and payroll transactions.
Modern office practices and procedures including business correspondence, filing, and standard equipment operations.
Basic computer applications for automated payroll systems and electronic data processing.

Ability to:

Operate 10 key adding machine.
Utilize county-wide personnel and payroll computer system.
Read, interpret and apply rules, regulations and written directions.
Identify and correct a variety of errors.
Perform mathematical computations.
Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
Analyze and problem solve.
Maintain accurate records.
Make decisions, use good judgment and initiative.
Research resource documents to respond to questions.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Manage files, manual and computerized.

BENEFITS

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union

Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

Conclusion

TO APPLY

Please submit a PDF copy of your updated Alameda County application to ***email_hidden***. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please send your contact information and specific inquiries to ***email_hidden***.

You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.