Technical Payroll Analyst

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED is required.
Associates or Bachelors Degree is preferred.
Experience processing data from Oracles time and labor product is preferred.
In-house payroll experience beneficial.
Experience in Powerschools eFinance Plus (eFP) or similar software program is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Advanced technology skills including Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel.
Ability to create manage and edit spreadsheets and various reports.
Ability to work independently and within a team to accomplish goals and to problem solve.
Excellent organizational interpersonal and time management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws.

This position is designated as Support: Level 15. The salary range starts at $70801 and may increase based upon education and relevant experience.

Job Summary: Under general direction from the Supervisor of Payroll the Technical Payroll Analyst performs tasks involved in the timely accurate and effective processing of payroll with a large focus on developing and maintaining Oracles Time and Labor (OTL) module. This position is highly technical requiring experience with Oracles OTL product. This position regularly handles sensitive information which requires exercising sound judgment in safeguarding the confidentiality of this information. The Technical Payroll Analyst will remain compliant and adhere to evolving relevant federal state and local laws and regulations. This position will analyze and verify data in payroll systems regularly both independently and with the Supervisor of Payroll to maintain the most accurate data possible.

Essential Functions:
Support the Payroll Team in verifying updating and maintaining Payroll data as required for local state and federal reporting (e.g. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Department of Labor (DOL) Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) etc.)
Assist in establishing testing and processing an electronic timekeeping system (OTL)
Assist in the processing of the semi-monthly payroll for the Intermediate Unit including salary and hourly administrative professional and classified employees
Provide technical support to users of the timekeeping system and develop and maintain procedural documentation to confirm the accuracy and validity of the data
Maintain procedural knowledge of federal state and local guidelines for data reporting as well as technical knowledge of the systems used
Investigate troubleshoot and resolve user inquiries and/or issues
Coordinate with developers for customization and/or improvement to the timekeeping system such as reports queries or custom fields
Recommend and implement various components or modules of systems that are not being utilized to their full potential (e.g. imports exports Oracle reporting Cognos)
Access resources designed to assist and improve Payroll data collection and submission such as webinars website announcements bulletins and trainings from PASBO PayrollOrg PSERS PowerSchool Oracle etc.
Provide and facilitate instruction and training on the use of the timekeeping system
Provide cross-training or knowledge sharing as required to ensure system knowledge redundancy exists
Maintain confidentiality regarding the information processed stored or accessed by the systems
Maintain system security end-user documentation data dictionary business rules and other technical manuals
Maintain current knowledge and a base understanding of new technologies by regularly reviewing system release notes attending provided trainings and other system changes that may impact state reporting or other data collection needs
Establish and maintain good relationships with Bucks IU and District technical staff vendors statewide counterparts and representatives
Project a positive image of Bucks IU and its programs and services through communication and quality of support
Serve as a backup and support to other Payroll team members
Assist the Supervisor of Payroll with management and employee understanding of Payroll procedures
Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor of Payroll

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods and to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time 260-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on departmental needs. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: Occasional travel from the Bucks IU is expected for this position for support and training.