Payroll Specialist

1. A minimum of three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving payroll administration.
2. Experience in preparing and maintaining payroll records, deductions, and withholding reports.
3. Experience should include extensive customer service contact work and demonstrated proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications, filing and records management systems, and other office procedures and terminology.
4. Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain accurate payroll accounts and records.
5. Experience using Kronos TeleStaff is preferred. Such experience should be clearly stated in the initial application.
6. Experience using PeopleSoft Payroll and Time & Labor is preferred. Such experience should be clearly stated in the initial application.
7. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to perform moderately complex specialized payroll administration within the Broward Sheriff's Office Bureau of Finance. Employees in this classification are responsible for processing and auditing bi-weekly payroll; conducting research involving payroll issues; and assisting employees with payroll inquiries.  Work involves considerable independent judgment and initiative and the use of acquired knowledge and skill in the performance of payroll processing tasks. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who assists in unusual payroll problems and reviews work for compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Prioritizes time and workload appropriately according to payroll schedule; adjusts personal schedule to meet payroll deadlines and special events.  Performs related work as directed.The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
 
Maintains payroll records, entering data into the computer and updating as necessary, including verifying changes in salary as reported in payroll audit reports; completes special payments, contributions and withholdings;
 
Processes and prepares employee paychecks for distribution; reviews all work processed for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in the processing of payroll.
 
Prioritizes time and workload appropriately according to payroll schedule; adjusts personal schedule in order to meet payroll deadlines and special events.
 
Maintains computerized payroll database, updating as necessary in accordance with information from time sheets, legal documents, etc.
 
Prepares periodic reports for various departments detailing payroll expenditures, such as retirement reports, reports relating to financial institutions, garnishments, and overtime reports.
 
Researches payroll database and other material as necessary to resolve discrepancies or answer inquires pertaining to payroll information; provides recommendations for resolution to management, as necessary.
 
Verifies payroll reports for completeness and accuracy; reviews timesheets and verifies data to include hours, transfers, CCN's, and accruals; corrects omissions, errors or inconsistencies.
 
Ensures the security, integrity, confidentiality of all employee payroll records in accordance with agency policy and state and federal regulations concerning employee rights and protections.
 
 
Reviews and explains collective bargaining unit agreements and assists employees with questions affecting pay and benefit changes; consults with Human Resources personnel as needed.
 
Prepares various activity and production records using various office computer programs to include spreadsheets, word processing applications, and graphics.
 
Maintains the accuracy of employee accrual information in payroll database, entering changes and processing payouts as required by policy, procedures and bargaining unit agreements. 
 
Distributes employee communication materials with paychecks, as required.
 
Schedules, plans, and monitors various payroll maintenance functions to ensure all necessary data is prepared and processed in an accurate and timely manner.
 
Generates a variety of reports and/or statements relating to assigned payroll functions as dictated, i.e., spreadsheets, accrual reports, and reconciliations.
 
Performs a wide variety of administrative duties in supporting unit functions, i.e., answering telephones, processing unit mail, copying materials, and other duties as needed.
 
Performs related duties as directed.

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.
 
Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
 
BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

Salary : $44,244 - $68,636