Payroll Supervisor

May 19, 2026

This is supervisory level payroll examination work assisting the Payroll Manager. Employees in this class are responsible for directing the activities of a staff engaged in the examination and verification of all payroll deductions and wages paid to employees in all departments of the City, monitoring the preparation of payments to health insurance agencies and employee unions for the coverage of City employees by a wide variety of health and welfare plans, directing the use of personal computers to maintain payroll data and to format reports. The review of all payroll transactions for conformance to Civil Service regulations, Administrative Board Rules, Standard Accounting Procedures and payroll policy is significant to the work. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical superior. CONTACT INFORMATIONThe analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity isJamie TrullCity of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675Phone: 215-686-5561Fax: 215-686-0861Email: jamie.trull@phila.govFor all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.govELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONALOnly a departmental promotional eligible list for the Office of the Director of Finance will be established as a result of this examination. Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List. PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTSCandidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score. To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements. If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATIONApplicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination. Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials. An Eligible List will be established the week of June 15, 2026. Please note that this date may change. TEST REVIEW In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review. <undefined>High School/GED</undefined>The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications. 1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Office of the Director of Finance with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher. AND 2. EDUCATION: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade. AND 3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Three years of clerical experience, two years of which has included responsibility for payroll preparation work in the examination and verification of wages and deductions. AND 4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:One year of experience at the advanced performance level performing payroll examination work in the Finance Department in the review and verification of specialized payroll transactions affecting the wages and deductions of employees in all city departments and agencies. ORAny equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience described above. TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service. Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification. If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification – One time only! You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced. Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted. Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification – Separate document required for each applicationIf you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants. Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials Jamie M. TrullOffice of Human ResourcesCity of PhiladelphiaHealth, Human Services, and Management Team1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530Philadelphia, PA 19102

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