The fundamental reason that this
position exists is to serve as the initial contact from questions concerning
payroll functions and provide technical payroll support in the Payroll Division. Primary
work responsibilities may include: performing technical employee payroll work;
training payroll clerks and/or administrative support personnel concerning
payroll processes; completing onboarding duties for all City employees;
providing information regarding employment and payroll; and performing general
clerical duties. The position incumbent
has access to highly confidential information and work is performed with considerable independence in judgement and
action. The position incumbent serves as
the back-up for payroll processing in the absence of the Payroll Manager or
Assistant Payroll Manager. The Payroll
Specialist serves as a lead worker to the Administrative Support Specialist. This classification reports to the Payroll
Manager and Assistant Payroll Manager.
High
school diploma or GED and three years of experience preparing payrolls on an
automated system.
Note: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.