What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Services Specialist position at Orange County Department of Education?

Payroll Services Specialist at Orange County Department of Education

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Application Deadline

5/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted

5/8/2026

Contact

Linda Nguyen

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$5,652.00 - $7,419.00 Monthly

Add'l Salary Info

Classified, Range 48: Placement based on education and experience.

Length of Work Year

260 Days/12 Months

Employment Type

Full Time

Benefits

We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

The Payroll Services Specialist provides highly specialized technical support and training related to OCDE’s payroll and retirement systems. This position works closely with school districts to ensure accurate payroll processing, system functionality, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities include conducting workshops and user training, testing payroll system enhancements and upgrades, troubleshooting system issues, developing payroll manuals and resources, and serving as a liaison between school district payroll staff and OCDE. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in payroll operations, systems testing, and customer support within a public education environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Associate's degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field. • Six (6) years of experience in payroll; experience in conducting application systems testing; or a combination of training and experience.

Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Requirements / Qualifications

Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at: (714) 966-4919 Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

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