What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at King County?
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention's (DAJD) Finance office is a seeking detail-oriented individual to fill one (1) Career Service Payroll Specialist position. The primary focus of this role is to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing, and to provide excellent customer service for employees of DAJD. This position requires a high level of attention to detail to ensure payroll is processed accurately, and in accordance with King County policies, negotiated collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws, while consistently meeting deadlines.
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) contributes to the public safety of the people of King County and Washington State by operating safe, secure, and humane detention facilities and community corrections programs. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
The successful candidate for this position will have a minimum of two (2) recent years’ experience performing professional level payroll processing and be able to quickly demonstrate knowledge and skill in the following areas:
Completion of the full King County application and the supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letter of interest alone WILL NOT substitute for a full application. If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by Public Safety Employees Union - Non Commissioned
- Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates. Internal consideration may be given to current DAJD and King County employees. Applicants requesting Veteran's Preference must provide a copy of their DD- 214, a scanned copy (pdf format) will suffice for this purpose.
HOW TO APPLY: Completion of the entire King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letter of interest alone will not substitute for full application. Online applications are preferred. To apply, go to: http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV (Governmentjobs.com) Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442.
SELECTION PROCESS: Initial screening will be based upon a review of application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. Candidates determined to be most competitive based upon the initial application review will proceed to the next phase of the selection process. The selection process may include a written exercise and/or a computer-based skills testing to demonstrate writing skills and computer proficiency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The person selected for this position may be required to complete a thorough background investigation process, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, and reference checks.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to MJ Wheble, HR Manager II at 206-477-8475 or mwheble@kingcounty.gov or Jaclyn Smith, Sr. HR Analyst, at 206-263-3379 or jacsmith@kingcounty.gov
WHY WORK FOR KING COUNTY? King County was named "Best-in-State Employer" in the Forbes
magazine 2019, ranking 16 on the list of best employers in Washington State, visit Awards given to King County to see more! King County's Investing in YOU initiative to build a workplace where ALL employees can thrive and become the nation's Best Run Government. Enjoy a balanced life with benefits that support you!
WHY IT'S WORTH TAKING A SECOND LOOK AT WORKING FOR KING COUNTY: http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around
the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit the King County Executive Equity & Social Justice website.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other
protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) contributes to the public safety of the people of King County and Washington State by operating safe, secure, and humane detention facilities and community corrections programs. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
This recruitment will create an eligibility list which may be used to fill future Career Service,
Term Limited Temporary or Special Duty Assignment Payroll Specialist vacancies.
The job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of this position.- Process DAJD bi-weekly payroll, through the Roster Management System (RMS) into PeopleSoft, interpret data and apply appropriate codes; review, analyze and verify data to ensure compliance with multiple collective bargaining agreements, King County policies, and State and Federal laws.
- Review and correct code application, apply premium pays, determine appropriate pay type for special leave situations, set up and maintain additional pays and deductions.
- Process employee cash out requests; calculate and process manual retirement reporting.
- Track and report leave conversions.
- Calculate and process retro pays.
- Update employee job, personal and payroll information in RMS and PeopleSoft, keeping systems in sync.
- Calculate, adjust and track service dates.
- Perform reconciliations for numerous payroll activities.
- Run PeopleSoft queries; create and maintain spreadsheets for tracking, reconciliation and reporting purposes.
- Review payroll data for accuracy; respond to employee inquiries related to pay, leave and policies, clearly and concisely explaining complex pay transactions.
- Provide payroll expertise and procedural instruction to timekeepers, supervisors and employees.
- Manage incoming documents, identifying high priority and/or time sensitive matters.
- File and maintain payroll documentation.
- Review Personnel Orders to align systems, accounting and position information.
- Conduct New Employee Orientation.
- Perform other duties as assigned within scope and area of assignment.
The successful candidate for this position will have a minimum of two (2) recent years’ experience performing professional level payroll processing and be able to quickly demonstrate knowledge and skill in the following areas:
Experience with PeopleSoft or other HR Information System/Payroll software
Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated analytical, problem solving and research skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage a demanding workload, consistently meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to effectively and positively work within a team environment, and maintain professionalism in all situations
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion
Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions
Demonstrated ability to maintain regular, reliable, and timely attendance
Intermediate proficiency skill level with Microsoft Office 365, Excel, word, and Outlook
Exceptional communication and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematics
Experience processing payroll for 200 or more employee
Payroll processing for a workforce with multiple unions and 24/7 schedules
Knowledge of payroll compliance laws including FLSA, FMLA, Washington Paid Family Medical Leave and Washington Paid Medical Leave
Public Safety experience preferred
Completion of the full King County application and the supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letter of interest alone WILL NOT substitute for a full application. If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
WORK LOCATION/SCHEDULE: Work location is the King County Courthouse, 513 3rd Avenue, Room E-245, Seattle, WA 98004. M-F schedule, 40 hours per week. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule assignments are subject to the staffing needs of the department and bargaining unit bidding process as applicable.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by Public Safety Employees Union - Non Commissioned
- Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates. Internal consideration may be given to current DAJD and King County employees. Applicants requesting Veteran's Preference must provide a copy of their DD- 214, a scanned copy (pdf format) will suffice for this purpose.
HOW TO APPLY: Completion of the entire King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letter of interest alone will not substitute for full application. Online applications are preferred. To apply, go to: http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV (Governmentjobs.com) Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442.
SELECTION PROCESS: Initial screening will be based upon a review of application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. Candidates determined to be most competitive based upon the initial application review will proceed to the next phase of the selection process. The selection process may include a written exercise and/or a computer-based skills testing to demonstrate writing skills and computer proficiency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The person selected for this position may be required to complete a thorough background investigation process, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, and reference checks.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to MJ Wheble, HR Manager II at 206-477-8475 or mwheble@kingcounty.gov or Jaclyn Smith, Sr. HR Analyst, at 206-263-3379 or jacsmith@kingcounty.gov
WHY WORK FOR KING COUNTY? King County was named "Best-in-State Employer" in the Forbes
magazine 2019, ranking 16 on the list of best employers in Washington State, visit Awards given to King County to see more! King County's Investing in YOU initiative to build a workplace where ALL employees can thrive and become the nation's Best Run Government. Enjoy a balanced life with benefits that support you!
WHY IT'S WORTH TAKING A SECOND LOOK AT WORKING FOR KING COUNTY: http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around
the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit the King County Executive Equity & Social Justice website.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other
protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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