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Apr 10, 2026

Payroll Specialist

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Los Angeles County Office of Education is seeking self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented individuals to provide payroll support within the Accounting and Budget Development Division. This position performs a variety of specialized and technical duties related to payroll and system related functions to ensure accurate and timely payment of County Office employees. Responsibilities - Provide payroll support within the Accounting and Budget Development Division - Perform a variety of specialized and technical duties related to payroll and system related functions - Assure County Office employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner Skills - Graduation from high school or equivalent - One year of payroll processing experience and the utilization of automated business systems - Knowledge of federal and state statutes, codes, laws, regulations, bargaining labor agreements, policies and procedures related to payroll processing, time reporting, personnel assignments, deduction control, and payroll accounting - Knowledge of input and data retrieval procedures for payroll databases and computerized systems - Knowledge of filing and record-keeping systems (e.g., UKG, Red Rover) and techniques for physical and electronic document management - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications - Competency in Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims - Competency in Mathematical Facility – Performing computations and solving mathematical problems - Competency in Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations - Competency in Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job - Competency in Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications - Competency in Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products - Competency in Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability - Competency in Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue - Competency in Writing – Communicating effectively in writing - Competency in Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers - Competency in Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals - Competency in Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures Benefits - Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans - PERS Defined Benefit Plan - 12 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days. Company Overview - The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is the nation’s largest regional education agency. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Downey, CA, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.lacoe.edu.