Payroll Officer (C) (Departmental Promotion Only)

This recruitment is a departmental promotional opportunity only open to current Solano County Auditor-Controller employees.

PAYROLL OFFICER (C)

The Payroll Officer plans organizes and supervises County payroll operations; implements and coordinates internal and County-wide payroll activities to provide timely and accurate payment of salaries and benefits to employees of the County and special districts; maintains improves and modifies the payroll system; and serves as a member of the departments management/supervisory team.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will also be used to fill part-time and full-time regular limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

Experience:Four (4) years of experience in payroll accounting which includes two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.

Education Substitution: An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college with a major in Accounting Finance Economics Business Administration or a closely related field may substitute for two years of payroll experience but will not substitute for the two (2) years of the required lead or supervisory experience.

10/14/2025 5:00 PM -Deadline to submit application and required education documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates qualifying under the education substitution must submit a copy of their college diploma certificate and/or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution degree certificate date earned and area of specialization) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their verification of education by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax to or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number in your email or fax.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.