Under close supervision, responsible for payroll processing functions and activities in compliance with regulatory standards, policies and procedures. Assists and supports all aspects of departmental operations and reporting.

• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of payroll concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Strong mathematical and solution oriented mindset and critical thinking and analytical skill set.
• A solid customer service acumen and interpersonal skills to effectively work with both internal and external customers and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Detail oriented with meticulous planning and organizational skills while balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills; payroll software systems experience is preferred.
• Payroll tax and Accounting knowledge is preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• Administers payroll practices utilizing diverse procedures and program requirements for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Processes payroll utilizing automated time-keeping systems and prepares government reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides payroll support by training employees and managers in the use of automated time-keeping systems.
• Completes all phases of the payroll processing cycle and prepares/files various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• May fill in for supervisor as needed.
• Assists employees, timekeepers, and supervisors with database training, payroll issues, and requests for payroll information on a regular basis.
• Researches payroll issues/discrepancies and processes necessary corrections.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.