Payroll Specialist (Confidential Assistant III)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) is seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Payroll Analyst to support the department’s payroll operations through accurate timekeeping review, payroll processing and related administrative and analytical support. This position plays a key role in providing accurate and timely payroll support to department leadership and staff within a complex, highly regulated public sector behavioral health environment.

In this role, you will support payroll, data analysis, HR operations, and department-wide initiatives that require strong attention to compliance, accuracy, and follow-through. You will interpret and apply HR policies, labor agreements, and employment laws; conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and County standards; and support HR data tracking, reporting, and analysis to ensure operational consistency and audit readiness.

This position is ideal for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment, demonstrates strong organizational and project coordination skills, and is able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and sound judgment. The successful candidate will have experience in payroll processing and HR operations with strong attention to compliance, confidentiality, and effective communication.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
Oral Examination: Week of August 10, 2026

To learn more about Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, https://www.stancounty.com/bhrs/. 

THE POSITION

The Confidential Assistant III is the advance journey-level class in this series. This classification requires the ability to work independently, performing the more complex, highly skilled and responsible clerical assignments. These duties reflect a greater degree of responsibility than those found in Level I or II. Independent judgement and initiative in making decisions in accordance with established guidelines is required. Promotes a professional image by the efficient performance of a variety of business and clerical tasks designed to facilitate the smooth flow of work throughout the department. Some positions provide lead directions to other staff members by distributing work assignments, interpreting and disseminating instructions, evaluating work products, and providing necessary training. 

Questions? We're Here to Help!

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Israel Zigala at (209) 501-9803 or [email protected]. 

• Accurately apply laws, regulations, memorandum of understanding (MOU) policies and procedures pertaining to payroll and leaves of absence; 
• Complete department level payroll processing within strict deadlines; 
• Process employee and payroll related data (Personnel Action Forms, Direct Deposit, W-4, payroll adjustments, etc.) with a high degree of accuracy; 
• Respond to income verification requests timely;
• Monitor and track employee leave balances;
• Process employee medical leave calculations utilizing Microsoft Excel; 
• Administer and coordinate complex payroll functions under minimal supervision; 
• Compile and maintain statistical payroll information; 
• Process documents and correspondence of a confidential nature; 
• Gather and summarize data and prepare payroll reports; 
• Maintain file systems, this includes hard copy files as well as electronic file management; 
• Enter, update, and maintain employee and payroll information in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and other databases;
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related matters by providing accurate, courteous and professional customer service;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees and supervisors regarding payroll policies and procedures;
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and research/resolve payroll related errors timely;
• Coordinate with other County departments on payroll-related matters;
• Develop and provide payroll related training to department staff; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE 

SKILLS/ABILITIES

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

PATTERN I

PATTERN II

PATTERN Ill

Progressively responsible experience as listed above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-6112 to make other arrangements. Failure to submit proof will result in disqualification. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.