Payroll Supervisor

About the City:
As a future member of our team youll be joining a city with deep roots cultural diversity and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern Californias Inland Empire San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County home to more than 222000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American Mexican and Spanish influences continues to inspire the citys evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors natural beauty and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. Its a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow contribute and be part of something meaningful.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and analytical leader with strong technical expertise exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to integrity and public service. If youre ready to make an impact in a dynamic organization that values teamwork accountability and excellencejoin the City of San Bernardino and help power the people who serve our community.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leaderwho thrives in a fast-paced detail-driven environment. They are highly organized dependable and motivated by accuracy and compliance. With strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of payroll systems and tax regulations they take pride in ensuring every paycheck is right the first time. This individual is also a natural mentorsomeone who enjoys supporting staff development improving processes and fostering collaboration across departments.

A successful Payroll Supervisor at the City of San Bernardino demonstrates:

• Expertise in public-sector payroll operations and reporting requirements.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.

• Commitment to confidentiality integrity and continuous improvement.

• Comfort working with technology and implementing system enhancements.

• A proactive solution-oriented mindset that balances compliance with customer service.

You may spend part of your day analyzing payroll trends reconciling tax filings or testing system updates with IT staff. When needed youll research new regulations prepare reports for leadership and identify process improvements to strengthen efficiency and compliance. By the end of the day youll have supported the Citys most valuable assetits employeesby ensuring theyre paid accurately and on time.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position is qualifying.

Education and Experience:
Associates Degree in Finance Accounting or a closely related field; and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in performing payroll duties and functions at least one (1) year of which were in a lead capacity; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Experience in a public agency is especially desirable.

Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A valid California drivers license is required.

Knowledgeof:

• Federal state and local laws regulations rules and guidelines applicable to timekeeping payroll preparation and pay reporting.
• Principles and practices of governmental accounting including internal control and auditing as they apply to payroll functions.
• City policies practices and procedures governing payroll and related transactions.
• Methods practices documents and terminology used in processing payroll transactions and in payroll recordkeeping.
• The Citys payroll system and associated practices and procedures for processing payroll information and interpreting input and output data.
• Principles and practices of public administration including budgeting purchasing contract administration and public records maintenance.
• Research methods and statistical and financial analysis techniques.
• Principles and practices of computer-based financial and accounting systems.
• Operation of computers and standard business software including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication.
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• City human resources policies Personnel Rules and provisions of the Citys Memoranda of Understanding with bargaining units.

Skill in:

• Planning supervising coordinating and integrating the work of staff engaged in preparing processing and maintaining City-wide payrolls and related records and reports.
• Analyzing and making sound recommendations on complex payroll issues data and operations.
• Understanding interpreting explaining and applying federal state and local policy law regulations and court decisions regulating the Citys payroll accounting reporting and record keeping.
• Developing and implementing sound financial and accounting procedures and controls.
• Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Preparing clear concise and comprehensive reports correspondence and other written materials.
• Exercise sound expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Preparing clear and accurate payroll records and files.
• Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining confidentiality of City documents and records.
• Exercising tact and diplomacy in interpersonal dealings with sensitive situations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Recruitment Timeline

1st Review Deadline to Apply: Sunday November 23 2025 at 11:59pm

1st Interview: Week of December 1 2025 or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept(TENTATIVE)

Department Interview: Week of December 8 2025 or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at .This recruitment will remain open until filled or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review investigation and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants including those who meet the minimum qualifications are suitable for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
• Degree verification
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam which includes a Drug screen.
• Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity.
  

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at

Disclaimers

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at .

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact Human Resources at Additional information is available at .