Payroll Specialist I

About the job

• Establishes, maintains, and updates employee payroll records for garnishments.
• Review and enter timekeeper requests
• Review and approve task items within Workday
• Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness the employee timesheets within the payroll system.
• Prepares and issues payroll and supplemental checks; coordinates with workers compensation pay detail; and processes related forms.
• Processes payment for deferred compensation contributions.
• Review New Hire and Payroll Audit Reports.
• Prepares PEBA installment loans payments.
• Prepares biweekly payroll reports as required.
• Review documentation for leave taken
• Computes all mass payroll adjustments as necessary.
• Back up to Accountant II.
• Coordinates payroll activities with those of other divisions and departments as necessary.
• Receives and responds to routine inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from County personnel, elected officials, and citizens regarding general financial matters.
• Performs general clerical work as required including: typing reports and correspondence; entering and retrieving computer data; copying and filing documents (hardcopy and electronic); sending and receiving faxes; answering the telephone; preparing and processing mail; etc.
• Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.