Payroll Clerk I
Payroll Clerk I
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Position/Program Information
- We will be accepting online applications from Friday May 9 2025 8:00 AM (PT) until Monday May 12 2025 before 5:00 PM (PT).Exam number
R1331MRTYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity We welcome applications from everyone.
Why work for us
With more than 10 million residents Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California over 116000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement property assessment public health protection water conservation cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2300 different job descriptions offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest publicsector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work relax and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
The team member we are searching for:We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Payroll Clerk I positions within the County of Los Angeles. The position processes the payroll for a segment of a County departmental or Health Services payroll operation.
Follow us on Social Media! Essential Job Functions
- Resolves customer (e.g. internal and external stakeholders including supervisors assistant supervisors coworkers employees Department of AuditorController Department of Human Resources Chief Executive Office County Counsel) problems and/or complaints
- Analyzes qualitative and quantitative information
- Files and/or stores materials
- Performs mathematical calculations
- Prepares a variety of documents
- Operates various office machines and/or equipment
- Distributes payroll documents
For more information please view the classification specification: Payroll Clerk I
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify:
OPTION I: Six (6) months of experience in Los Angeles County service at the level of Senior Clerk** performing the fulltime timekeeping duties of reviewing and recording eHR/CWTAPPS payroll documents or time records.
OPTION II: One (1) year of experience at the level of Senior Clerk** performing in a fulltime payroll and timekeeping capacity including computing recording and processing payroll documents and time records.
OPTION III: Possession of a current and valid Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certificate issued by the American Payroll Association/Certification Board of PayrollOrg.
If you have a current and valid Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certificate issued by the American Payroll Association/Certification Board of PayrollOrg you must attach a legible copy of your Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certificate to your application at the time of filing.if you are unable to attach the required document when submitting your application you must email it towithin seven (7)calendar days from the last day of filing.Failure to submit the certificate by the stated deadline may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration. We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure the document is unlocked before attaching it to your application or sending it to the analyst.
Withhold information:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience and education must be fully met and submitted by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
Endorsement of County Qualifications:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus outofclass bonus temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.
Physical Class:
II Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Special Requirement information:**For this examination experience at the level of Senior Clerk isdefined as experience performing specialized clerical duties in timekeeping or payroll with ongoing responsibility for projects inquiries or problems. This requires knowledge of applicable rules regulations and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in payroll processing.
Positions equivalent to the level of Senior Clerkinclude but may not be limited to Senior Typist Clerk;Senior Typist Clerk LACERA;Sheriff Station Clerk II;Account Clerk II;Tax Services Clerk I;Program Aid I CEO.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet our requirements an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent.
Examination content:
This examination will consist of a multiplechoice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% measuring:- General ProblemSolving Skills
- Customer Focus
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
You must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
MULTIPLECHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Transfer of test components:
If you recently took identical components for other exams the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.- Online practice tests are available at ( information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.
Veterans Credit:
If you served in the military and were honorably discharged you may qualify for Veterans Credit. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review so please include that with your application or email it to as early as possible for prompt and smooth processing.
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for rescheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.
AntiRacism Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting AntiRacism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
Testing accommodation:If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator:
Teletype Phone: (800)
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800)
California Relay Services Phone: (800)
Department Contact Name: Sophie Zhang
Department Contact Email:
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Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
