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Payroll/Retirement Specialist II

San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
San Luis, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Payroll/Retirement Specialist II at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

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Application Deadline

5/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/24/2026
Contact
Laura Takken
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$32.08 - $65.21 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Grade 42: Pay Range reflects steps 1-25. Salary Step placement is determined by directly related experience and education per Merit System Rule 4872.1. Placement beyond step 13 requires Cabinet Approval.
Length of Work Year
12 month position, 260 paid days per year, M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Anticipated Start Date
May 2026

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Payroll Manager, performs a variety of specialized and complex payroll duties in the review, auditing and processing of payroll records, benefits, and retirement contributions for County Office and school district employees. Serve as a technical resource concerning assigned payroll functions and related retirement and benefits accounts and information. Prepare, maintain and audit a variety of financial and statistical payroll, benefits, and retirement data, records, statements and reports. This level is distinguished from the Payroll/Retirement Specialist I in that it guides and supports the work of Payroll/Retirement Specialist I, works independently on special projects, and provides input concerning department needs and the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required: -High school diploma or equivalent. -One year of college-level course work in accounting or related field (one year of additional experience or CASBO, ACSA, or other related school business or payroll certification can be substituted for one year of college coursework). -Five years increasingly responsible related experience including work with payroll, retirement, or similar functions. -Proven ability to read, interpret and apply sound judgement to a variety of documents, financial, and statistical records. -Demonstrated experience in spreadsheet database computer applications. Desired: -AA in Accounting. -Experience in a school district, county office of education, or governmental agency payroll department. -CASBO, ACSA, or related school business or payroll certifications.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

  • Copy of Transcript (if applicable)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
  • Resume (Please include dates worked for each place of employment)

Requirements / Qualifications

Required: -High school diploma or equivalent. -One year of college-level course work in accounting or related field (one year of additional experience or CASBO, ACSA, or other related school business or payroll certification can be substituted for one year of college coursework). -Five years increasingly responsible related experience including work with payroll, retirement, or similar functions. -Proven ability to read, interpret and apply sound judgement to a variety of documents, financial, and statistical records. -Demonstrated experience in spreadsheet database computer applications. Desired: -AA in Accounting. -Experience in a school district, county office of education, or governmental agency payroll department. -CASBO, ACSA, or related school business or payroll certifications.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

  • Copy of Transcript (if applicable)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
  • Resume (Please include dates worked for each place of employment)

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish a promotional eligibility list for future vacancies within 6 months. All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.

Comments and Other Information


This recruitment serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish a promotional eligibility list for future vacancies within 6 months. All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
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