Payroll Technician

Experience processing payroll in a complex organizational environment with strict deadlines and confidentiality requirements.

Strong knowledge of payroll practices, payroll reporting, wage garnishments, retirement reporting, and payroll compliance requirements.

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Advanced attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Proficiency using payroll systems, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and business applications.

A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous process improvement.

What Makes You Fit Have experience processing payroll for public agencies or organizations with complex payroll environments.

Understand CalPERS reporting requirements and public sector retirement administration.

Have experience administering multi-state payroll and supporting employees in multiple jurisdictions.

Are comfortable working with payroll, accounting, benefit administration, and HR-related data.

Enjoy troubleshooting complex payroll issues and finding practical solutions.

Take pride in accuracy, organization, and meeting critical deadlines.

Build trust through professionalism, reliability, confidentiality, and accountability.

Enjoy working independently while also collaborating closely with Finance, Human Resources, and external partners.

Have experience working with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Primo Payroll, NEOGOV, Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Integrity HCM, or similar enterprise systems.

Minimum Qualifications Education Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field or additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible payroll, accounting, finance, or technical administrative support experience, including but not limited to: Experience processing payroll and maintaining confidential payroll records.

working with payroll systems and payroll reporting tools.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application, resume, and cover letter using the apply button above.

Applications will be accepted through date listed at the top of this posting.

All applications will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview process.

Anticipated Timeline Interviews: Week of September 14, 2026 Final Selection: Week of September 28, 2026 Stay Connected We’ll keep you informed every step of the way via email and text.

To avoid missing scheduling links or important updates, please make sure your contact details and notification preferences are current.

• Experience processing payroll in a complex organizational environment with strict deadlines and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, payroll reporting, wage garnishments, retirement reporting, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Advanced attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency using payroll systems, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and business applications.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Have experience processing payroll for public agencies or organizations with complex payroll environments.
• Understand CalPERS reporting requirements and public sector retirement administration.
• Have experience administering multi-state payroll and supporting employees in multiple jurisdictions.
• Are comfortable working with payroll, accounting, benefit administration, and HR-related data.
• Enjoy troubleshooting complex payroll issues and finding practical solutions.
• Take pride in accuracy, organization, and meeting critical deadlines.
• Build trust through professionalism, reliability, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Enjoy working independently while also collaborating closely with Finance, Human Resources, and external partners.
• Have experience working with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Primo Payroll, NEOGOV, Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Integrity HCM, or similar enterprise systems.

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field or additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience processing payroll and maintaining confidential payroll records.
• Experience working with payroll systems and payroll reporting tools.

Submit your application, resume, and cover letter using the apply button above.

Applications will be accepted through date listed at the top of this posting.

All applications will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview process.

• Interviews: Week of September 14, 2026
• Final Selection: Week of September 28, 2026

We’ll keep you informed every step of the way via email and text.

To avoid missing scheduling links or important updates, please make sure your contact details and notification preferences are current.

We’re a mission-driven, employee-centered consulting organization that exists to support the public sector.

At CPS HR, you’ll work alongside professionals who are passionate about serving communities through government excellence.

We offer: Hybrid and flexible work options Generous PTO and paid holidays CalPERS retirement Generous medical plans and a diverse selection of voluntary supplemental benefits A culture that values innovation, relationships, and equity

We’re a mission-driven, employee-centered consulting organization that exists to support the public sector.

At CPS HR, you’ll work alongside professionals who are passionate about serving communities through government excellence.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible work options
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CalPERS retirement
• Generous medical plans and a diverse selection of voluntary supplemental benefits
• A culture that values innovation, relationships, and equity

At CPS HR Consulting, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work hours as part of our comprehensive benefits package. In addition to exciting projects and opportunities for growth, our benefits include: Paid Time Off: Accrue between 13 and 22 days per year, depending on your years of service with our organization 13 paid holidays, plus year-end holiday closure A choice of medical plans, dental and vision plans Life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage Access to our Employee Assistance Program Deferred compensation plans, including 457/OBRA Additional voluntary benefits Membership in the CalPERS retirement system: Classic membership tier (2% @ 55; 7% employee contribution) PEPRA membership tier (2% @ 62; 9.5% employee contribution) Pay-for-Performance Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer Access to Rocket Lawyer for legal resources and services Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program For more information, related to our benefits, please visit our benefit brochure here . Please note: CPS HR Consulting does not participate in contributing to Social Security. More information will be provided upon hire. Benefit eligibility is based on employment status and position. For more information about CPS HR, please visit our website .

• Paid Time Off: Accrue between 13 and 22 days per year, depending on your years of service with our organization
• 13 paid holidays, plus year-end holiday closure
• A choice of medical plans, dental and vision plans
• Life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation plans, including 457/OBRA
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Membership in the CalPERS retirement system:
• Classic membership tier (2% @ 55; 7% employee contribution)
• PEPRA membership tier (2% @ 62; 9.5% employee contribution)
• Pay-for-Performance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Access to Rocket Lawyer for legal resources and services

• Yes
• No
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-7 years
• 8+ years
• No payroll processing experience
• Assisted with payroll processing
• Processed payroll as part of a team
• Independently processed payroll from start to finish
• Yes
• No
• Fewer than 50 employees
• 50-100 employees
• 101-250 employees
• 251-500 employees
• More than 500 employees
• Biweekly payroll processing
• Payroll audits
• Payroll corrections/adjustments
• Leave accural administration
• Garnishment administration
• Benefit deductions
• Payroll reconcilliation
• Payroll reporting
• Year-end payroll processing
• None of the above
• No public sector experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2-5 years
• 5-10 years
• More than 10 years