Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
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Job Description
Position Description
About the Human Resources (HR) Division:
The Human Resources (HR) division provides overall policy direction on human resources management and administrative support to all staff. It oversees various actions to develop the human capital and talent of Harris County Juvenile Probation (HCJPD). This division is responsible for recruitment hiring benefits compensation organizational development employee relations and training. HR plays a strategic role in business management and the fostering of a positive workplace culture which contributes significantly to HCJPDs overall success.
About the Position:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of the payroll process including ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations verifying that employees are paid on time and correctly maintaining and updating employee payroll records handling and resolving payrollrelated inquiries from employees validating and confirming reports and by providing exceptional service to employees regarding payroll matters.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Processes biweekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees in the department including coordinating entering and submitting payroll for employees as needed.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and county payroll laws and regulations.
- Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Communicates with managers for any missed times or payroll issues.
- Handles and resolves payrollrelated inquiries from employees.
- Processes all paperwork associated with hiring salary and position changes.
- Visit residential facilities to address employee payroll inquiries and provide updates on payroll policies and procedures.
- Tracks attendance for Residential Services and files payroll records.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85.
see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalentwith a minimum of
Two 2 years of progressive work experience in payroll processing (as a payroll specialist).
Thirty 30 hours of education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience.
Demonstrate proficient use of the personal computer by passing the clerical exam with a score of at least 85.
- Proficient use of the county payroll system.
- Working knowledge of county state and federal payroll regulations.
- Broad working knowledge of divisional and departmental policies and procedures.
- Able to effectively communicate payroll matters to members of the management team and department administration.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- All new employees are required to undergo and pass a criminal background check a physical examination administered by the Department Approved Contract Physician. At the time of the physical applicants must present evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. In the event of a positive test the applicant will be required to provide additional documentation.
- Employees who hold this position are required to possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license. Employee must maintain liability insurance in at least the minimum amounts required by law.
- Every employee is subject to random testing for drug and alcohol or if there is a reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of a substance prohibited by this policy while in the course and scope of employment.
- Upon receiving a conditional job offer every applicant undergoes a criminal background check drug screening and physical examination.
- If public emergency is declared by county staff could be assigned to other duties and/or facilities and/or under the supervision of another county department.
- Certified copies of transcripts of educational credentials and/or college credits will be required during hiring process.
- Must be 21 years old.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Testusing the following link:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
