What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Operations Partner position at City of Maricopa, AZ?
Salary : $59,357.00 - $90,239.33 Annually
Location : City Hall, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202500011
Department : Human Resources
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona
FLSA : Exempt
General Summary
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum and Preferred Entrance Qualifications
At the City of Maricopa, you will enjoy premier benefits such as :
- A 4 Day Work Week
- Paid Vacation Leave starting at 88 hours
- 120 Hours of Paid Sick Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays to include Winter Break or Floating Holidays
- Affordable Medical Plans starting at Zero Employee Premium Costs
- Affordable Dental & Vision Plans starting at Zero Employee Premium Costs
- Telehealth through 98point6
- Multiple Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions
- 457 Retirement Plan with up to a 2% contribution match after 1 year of service.
- Qualified Employer for the Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 a year.
- Employer Paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
- Free Employee Membership to Copper Sky Multigenerational Center
- Wellness Program Incentives up to $1,200.00 a year.
- Employee Assistance Program up to 6 counseling sessions at no cost.
- Voluntary Benefits such as : Life Insurance, AETNA Supplemental Plans, Legal Shield, and ID Protection.
An employee worked 45 hours (40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours). The employee's hourly wage is $18 / hour. The company's overtime pay rate is 1.5x regular rate. The employee has deductions of Federal tax : $80, State tax : $25, Social Security : $35, Medicare : $10. Explain the process of calculating gross pay, deductions, and net pay for an hourly employee. How much is the employee's net pay?
Describe how payroll taxes are calculated and withheld for an employee.
What are the key differences between FICA taxes, federal income tax, and state / local taxes?
If an employee's paycheck is missing, what steps would you take to investigate the issue, resolve the situation, and prevent it from happening in the future?
What is the purpose of a W-4 form? How does it impact payroll processing, and when should it be updated?
A company has a pay period that is bi-weekly. An employee worked 38 hours in one week and 42 hours in the second week. How would you calculate their overtime pay, assuming the regular hourly wage is $20 / hour and overtime is paid at 1.5x the hourly rate?
Describe the steps involved in open enrollment for employee benefits. How would you ensure that all employees have the necessary information and complete their enrollments on time?
What is COBRA, and how does it impact the administration of employee benefits after termination or during a leave of absence?
Explain the difference between a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). How would you explain these benefits to employees?
What is the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? How does this impact payroll and benefits administration?
An employee approaches you with a complaint about a payroll discrepancy. How would you handle the situation and ensure the issue is resolved efficiently and accurately?
Describe how you would handle a scenario where an employee's tax withholdings appear to be incorrect after reviewing their W-4 form. What steps would you take to ensure the appropriate corrections are made?
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Salary : $59,357 - $90,239
