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Reporting to the Manager of Administration, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing the payroll for the entire Department of Facilities Management. This position is responsible for producing a timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll, executing all payroll duties for a set number of cost centers, and strictly adhering and enforcing payroll-related County and department policies and procedures as well as provisions of all collective bargaining unit agreements in a unionized work environment.  

• Verifies payroll is in compliance with all union contracts, department and County policies and procedures.
• Prepares payment vouchers and back-up information for special payments such as Sick Leave Buy Back, Bargaining Unit special allowances, Comp Time payments, etc..
• Resolves problems that occur with payroll and accurately corrects any errors.
• Maintains payroll related records as well as leave documentation.
• Updates payroll data such as annual changes in benefit time and pay rates; handles confidential pay and personnel issues.
• Verifies accuracy on employee benefit time balances; ensures inactive employees are removed from payroll.
• Performs closing pay activities.
• Processes payroll reports and reconciles computer payroll system reports against JD Edwards.
• Serves as the contact person for all payroll related questions; distributes paychecks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• JD Edwards products, BTTE, and payroll systems.
• Collective bargaining agreements.
• Leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, personnel procedures and practices.

• Microsoft Office Suite 

• Be detail oriented for accurate verification and data entry.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Type a minimum of 50 WPM.
• Demonstrate proficiency in business math such as basic bookkeeping.
• Meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Adjust work schedule when necessary.