City of Shelton Hiring for Payroll & Benefits Technician Job at Shelton, WA Full Time

JOB

The Payroll & Benefits Technician is responsible for timely and accurate processing, certification, and review of payroll, as well as all required state and federal payroll reporting. Processing of benefits and personnel actions, assuring all transactions are in accordance with applicable Personnel Policies, bargaining unit provisions, federal and state laws. Incumbents apply knowledge of HRIS and data management systems, validate data, identify discrepancies and errors, and calculate and reconcile variances to maintain data integrity in all payroll, benefits, and human resources systems. This is an on-site position.Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application.Interviews will be held either on-site or via Zoom on Thursday, December 29, 2022.The City of Shelton offers medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, as well as PERS retirement and deferred compensation.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs a full range of complex payroll and payroll reporting for all City employees. Completes and reviews payroll, benefits and personnel transactions for accuracy; verifies and audits data prior to release; determines appropriate codes; identifies and calculates over payments; reconciles work schedules; provides guidance and assistance to payroll users; calculates, processes and reconciles a diverse range of complex payroll and personnel transactions for City employees. Processes and maintains Verifications of Employment. Acts as point of contact and responds to employees with payroll and benefits questions. Provides excellent customer service both in person, on the phone or via written correspondence. Provides payroll training to other staff; runs queries, validates results and prepares spreadsheets; drafts and prepares memos; responds to inquiries relating to payroll and personnel rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and prepare reports. Interprets, explains and applies human resource rules, policies, regulations or procedures. Reviews and ensures the accuracy and completeness of all human resource documents such as leave and salary records, benefits enrollment or claim forms and employee data forms.Analyzes and summarizes data and prepares reports using computerized and/or manual systems; coordinates the maintenance of computerized human resource information or other recordkeeping systems; verifies accuracy of records and documents adjustments; maintains confidential records.Provides accurate and timely information when responding to public records requests.Conducts training and/or orientation in human resource rules, policies and procedures; Develops and implements internal office procedures; recommends changes in procedures or rules to facilitate effectiveness;Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education typically acquired through completion of high school. Associate Degree preferred.Equivalent to two years of payroll and benefits experience which has provided the below knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of payroll and benefits methods, practices and procedures. Thorough knowledge of, or the ability to review policies, procedures, programs, guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, and collective bargaining agreements. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to perform mathematical calculations; work independently. Make sound decisions and recommendations regarding payroll and benefits activities. Ability to use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, electronic calendaring programs, Tyler HRIS software, proprietary state and federal reporting software; and read and write at a level appropriate to the position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit at a desk. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Most work is typically performed in an office environment. The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.