DEFINITION OF CLASS

Performs administrative work in supporting the payroll and human resource functions of the city. This position is a part time position and reports directly to the Human Resources Director.  

Starting hourly rate DOE. Part time positions are not eligible for benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED

• Compiles payroll and benefits data such as hours worked, taxes, insurance and employee identification numbers from time sheets and other records;
• Reviews computed wages and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll;
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and various payroll deductions for each employee to update master payroll records;
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages;
• Assists in preparation of payroll and issues paychecks timely and accurately;
• Prepares periodic financial, statistical or operational reports as assigned;
• Prepares and keeps records on the city's retirement and thrift plans;
• Work cooperatively with other municipal staff members;
• Coordinates W-2 distribution;
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports;
• Direct interface with IRS and state tax recipients;
• Must report to work as scheduled and on time.

OTHER DUTIES PERFORMED

• Answers payroll and benefits related questions from employees;
• Maintains payroll related employee leave records, such as sick or vacation leave;
• Assists with other human resources related duties as assigned by HR Director;
• May serve as back-up to various other HR department staff as requested;
• Serves as a member of various employee teams.

• Graduation from a high school with specialized course work in accounting, general office practices, or data processing, and
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related payroll experience

• Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing;
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures;
• Working knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices;
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish successful working relationships;
• Ability to work under deadlines and/or with frequent interruptions;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.