What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Technician - BCSO position at Bexar County?
Summary
Under Direct Supervision, assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Human Resources (HR) programs; processes and maintains inquiries regarding Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) and Worker's Compensation and Modified/Light Duty; maintains accurate and current employee personnel files; enters time into the time-keeping system; in-processes new employees into the department and out-processes employees separating from the department; prepares payroll; and conducts pre-employment screening process for prospective applicants; and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the administration and application of the department's Human Resource Policies
- Processes Worker's Compensation claims
- Processes FMLA requests and maintains appropriate files on all employees
- Coordinates with Auditor's Office and Bexar County Human Resource Office on Human Resource issues
- Conduct background checks for the department through TCIC/NCIC and other pre-employment screening processes
- Conducts In and Out Processes employees
- May represent department on committees
- Prepares and generates Human Resource Reports as required
- Processes employee verifications and assist in salary survey studies
- Processes and maintains personnel files, appraisal, timesheets, payroll and light duty
- Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Human Resources or closely related field and two (2) years experience in Human Resources; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Must have knowledge of personnel policies and practices; knowledge of employment legislation; knowledge of payroll and timekeeping practices; knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including knowledge of word processing and database software and other computer applications utilized by the office or department
- Must have skill in organizing and maintaining records; skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; and skill in operating computers using standard word processing, spreadsheets, and database software
- Must have ability to respond effectively to questions and complaints; ability to organize and maintain data; ability to prepare reports; ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; ability to prepare payroll; ability to perform complex mathematic calculations; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background and clearance
- Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- Must have a valid driver's license or available alternate means of transportation
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 5-10 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to handling, sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching and twisting to perform the essential functions
- Working conditions are primarily in an office environment
Supplemental Information
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.