Payroll Generalist

General Purpose of Job:  To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Under the general direction of the Coordinator, Accounting and Payroll, the Payroll Generalist is responsible for the delivery and implementation of payroll program services and the maintenance, integrity, and security of applicable payroll data and records.  Routinely implements payroll policies and procedures in the areas of process definition, documentation, records maintenance, reconciliation, audit preparation, budget transactions, timekeeping, information reporting, business analytics; team lead for functional projects, and payroll information systems.  Serves as a payroll expert to staff and management by applying broad payroll knowledge, skills and judgment to help solve complex technical problems and/or make recommendations; interprets and ensures that payroll actions and activities are in compliance with established payroll policies, state and federal requirements or regulations, labor contracts, and precedents; coordinates and integrates work products and activities with other payroll, management, and operational activities; provides work direction to clerical support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers and implements payroll programs and services and independently initiates applicable payroll actions that encompass the monitoring and production of payroll data.  Provides technical support and advice to management and other personnel on payroll policies, procedures, employment issues, labor contract language, state and federal requirements and regulations, and payroll issues/actions.
• Team Lead for Functional Projects.  Serves as the lead payroll contact for information system maintenance, upgrades and enhancements.  Is responsible for testing and ensuring quality control and data integrity for new functionality.  Provides training and support for end users
• Benefits/Insurance.  Performs complex administration of various employee benefits programs and maintains related records; advises and assists management and employees with the features of various insurance benefits, voluntary retirement savings plans, and pension programs.
• Data Management and Compliance.  Maintains the integrity and security of applicable payroll department and payroll data and records; produces and proactively analyzes payroll activity metrics, monitors effectiveness indicators, and adjusts business strategies as needed; compiles and provides data to support budget planning for decision makers; responds appropriately to internal and external requests for private and/or public data; produces and maintains data to support UFARS  requirements; maintains and ensures compliance with data privacy laws and policies; reviews payroll records and applicable salary schedule placement of employees in accordance with established procedures; provides technical support to the District's investment advisory committee; audits salary adjustments and pay for all lane and step changes; implements provisions of labor agreements; ensures applicable employee records are recorded and up-to-date.
• Payroll policies and procedures, including adherence to process.  Establishes and maintains special files as required. Researches payroll best practices and assists with development and/or makes recommendations regarding payroll procedures; responsible for developing and maintaining ongoing documentation of agreed upon payroll department practices and procedures; collects and maintains necessary documentation.  Implements changes in procedures based on current changes in laws and regulations that impact payroll processes and procedures.
• Service and support.  Provides technical support and advice to internal and external clients using broad payroll knowledge and detailed knowledge of payroll policies and procedures, regulations, labor contracts, and precedents; serves on and participates on various labor management and advisory committees.
• Serves as back up to the Lead Payroll Support Specialist.  Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

EDUCATION:  Associate Degree.  Coursework in payroll, business administration, accounting or a closely related field.

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) American Payroll Association certification or recognized equivalent  certification required if education requirement is not met through college degree requirement.

Minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible professional payroll work experience in a school district setting.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume processing environment, significant attention to detail and accuracy, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and the Internet, including Excel and demonstrated skills in payroll information system database management and record keeping; ability to learn new computer program applications quickly
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with others
• Evidence of practice with a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective business analytics skills and techniques
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules, policies, regulations, and labor contract language
• Principles of mathematics, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using decimals, percentages and fractions; ability to solve basic algebraic equation

Job Type:  Full time

Contract:  Confidential Support Specialists