Job Details
Payroll Supervisor
2026-02-05 City of Laguna Beach all cities,AK
Description:
Examples of Duties
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for . These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education:
Supplemental Information
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.
Application/Selection Process: Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process: The selected candidate must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, educational and employment verification, and reference check(s).
Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.
for the link to the MOUs.
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I understand and acknowledge that I must thoroughly complete the application and supplemental questions, honestly, truthfully, and to the best of my ability. Qualifications for inclusion in the selection process will be based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire responses, not a resume or CV. Resumes in lieu of completed supplemental questionnaire responses will not be accepted. Incomplete responses or "see resume," "see application" responses will be grounds for disqualification.
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
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How many years of experience do you possess in processing payroll for a local government entity? (Please note, experience must be detailed in your application).
04
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess? (Please note, experience must be detailed in your application).
05
Do you have experience with full-cycle payroll processing for a public agency?
06
Please describe your work experience related to processing and/or supervising payroll for a local government agency. In your response, include the specific areas of the payroll process you have direct experience with, including any reporting responsibilities. Please also indicate the approximate number of full-time and part-time employees supported, whether the employees were public safety or non-public safety, and whether any employees were members of bargaining units. If you do not have this experience, please write "N/A."
07
Do you have experience utilizing Tyler ERP?
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Please describe your experience. If you do not possess any Tyler ERP experience, please write any relevant experience with electronic payroll and timekeeping ERP systems. If you do not have any experience, please write "N/A". (All experience must be detailed in the application)
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Salary : $108,024.00 - $151,992.00 Annually
Location : CA 92651, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202601063
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Description
The City of Laguna Beach is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Supervisor to lead the City's payroll operations within the Finance Department. This is a key working-supervisor role responsible for overseeing and executing full-cycle, biweekly payroll for a diverse municipal workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws, MOUs, and CalPERS requirements.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative, customer-service-oriented approach. This position plays a critical role in maintaining and optimizing payroll processes, supporting Citywide operations, and serving as a subject-matter expert for the City's payroll system. Experience with full-cycle payroll in a CalPERS public agency environment and Tyler ERP is highly desirable.
What You'll Be Great At
- Executing accurate, full-cycle biweekly payroll
- Interpreting and applying MOUs, payroll laws, and regulations
- Reviewing time records and resolving payroll discrepancies
- Ensuring compliance with CalPERS, tax, and audit requirements
- Supervising and supporting payroll staff
- Maintaining and improving payroll processes in Tyler ERP
- Communicating clearly with employees, departments, and HR
- Providing responsive, professional customer service
Examples of Duties
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for . These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education:
- Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree is highly desirable.
- Three to five years (considerable) of increasingly responsible fiscal support experience in payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, or finance, including some supervisory experience.
- Experience in full-cycle payroll processing for a public agency is highly desirable.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) certification is desirable.
Supplemental Information
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.
Application/Selection Process: Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process: The selected candidate must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, educational and employment verification, and reference check(s).
Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.
for the link to the MOUs.
01
I understand and acknowledge that I must thoroughly complete the application and supplemental questions, honestly, truthfully, and to the best of my ability. Qualifications for inclusion in the selection process will be based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire responses, not a resume or CV. Resumes in lieu of completed supplemental questionnaire responses will not be accepted. Incomplete responses or "see resume," "see application" responses will be grounds for disqualification.
- Yes
- No
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than a High School Diploma
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree and higher
03
How many years of experience do you possess in processing payroll for a local government entity? (Please note, experience must be detailed in your application).
- No experience
- Less than (2) years of experience
- Two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years
- Three (3) years of experience but less than four (4) years of experience
- Four (4) years of experience but less than five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) years of experience but less than six (6) years of experience
- Six (6) years of experience or more
04
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess? (Please note, experience must be detailed in your application).
- No experience
- Less than (2) years of experience
- Two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years
- Three (3) years of experience but less than four (4) years of experience
- Four (4) years of experience or more
05
Do you have experience with full-cycle payroll processing for a public agency?
- Yes
- No
06
Please describe your work experience related to processing and/or supervising payroll for a local government agency. In your response, include the specific areas of the payroll process you have direct experience with, including any reporting responsibilities. Please also indicate the approximate number of full-time and part-time employees supported, whether the employees were public safety or non-public safety, and whether any employees were members of bargaining units. If you do not have this experience, please write "N/A."
07
Do you have experience utilizing Tyler ERP?
- Yes
- No
08
Please describe your experience. If you do not possess any Tyler ERP experience, please write any relevant experience with electronic payroll and timekeeping ERP systems. If you do not have any experience, please write "N/A". (All experience must be detailed in the application)
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