Salary : $75,324.91 - $95,479.07 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number: 2026MV28296
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary The Public Health Administrative Services team is looking for a talented
Payroll Specialist to join their team. The Payroll Specialist position will be responsible for processing payroll and/or timekeeping actions and assist in payroll related activities; maintain and generate payroll related records; provide information to management and employees regarding compensation and employment; and perform related work as required.
BackgroundTemporary Opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last 6 months. One factor that could effect the end date of the position is an unanticipated change in funding.
This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. Special Duty Assignments are open to Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.(CHS Local 17 only) This position may also be required to work at Sister Sites throughout King County. The Sister Sites can be found hereWork Schedule
Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, and hours can vary based on operational need, currently predominately 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Non-Exempt and subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (overtime eligible).
Work Location
This position will be based out of The Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Job Duties - Responsible for the reviewing and auditing of all employees entered and supervisor approved timesheets to ensure they comply with Federal & State Laws, King County rules and regulations, including Coalition Labor Agreement (CLA) language.
- Data collection of PeopleSoft queries to audit any issues that may cause system errors and/or employees not being paid accurately.
- Provide support, instructions, information, and training to management/supervisors and employees on current payroll related policies and procedures.
- Verify employee attendance to accurately calculate employee variances in accordance with the corresponding collective bargaining agreement.
- Maintain and as needed, implement new payroll policies and procedures. Also, provide information and instructions on any new or changed policies and procedures.
- Enter payroll information into PeopleSoft.
- Set-up and maintain filing and record keeping systems and updating multiple seniority lists.
- Process employment verification requests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):- Intermediate Excel Skills. Outlook, Word, PDF. PeopleSoft or other payroll system experience.
- Knowledge of payroll production, payroll terminology, processes and procedures.
- Experience with SharePoint
- Great customer service skills.
- Ability to work as a team member with a positive attitude and willing to help out other team members.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health position
The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):- Skill in comparing records for accuracy; and research/reconciling errors and discrepancies.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing a high-volume workload with strict deadlines.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, union contracts, regulations, and laws.
- Experience supporting accounting functions within a public sector or government agency environment.
Supplemental InformationNecessary Special Requirements- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
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- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Union MembershipThis position is not represented.
ContactFor questions about the application process,
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Do you have knowledge of payroll production, processes and procedures?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience including the payroll system that you used. If no, put N/A.
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Do you have experience processing payroll in PeopleSoft?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, how many years of experience do you have with PeopleSoft and what was your specific role with processing payroll? If you answered no, put N/A.
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Do you have intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, sorting/filtering, or Pivot Tables?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, where did you gain this experience and how you have used Excel in your previous work experience. If you answered no, put N/A.
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Do you have experience working with accounting processes in a public sector or government agency environment?
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If you answered "Yes," please briefly describe where you gained this experience.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant?ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff?ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage
