What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District?
Overview
PAYROLL:
Under general supervision, the Payroll Compensation Specialist plays a crucial role in our organization by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with compensation regulations, and efficient management of employee compensation packages. This position requires a meticulous and detail-oriented professional who can handle sensitive payroll information and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
PAYROLL: Essential Functions:
- Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process for all employees using the organization's payroll software.
- Calculate and verify hours worked, overtime, and other wage-related information.
- Ensure proper deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.
- Process manual payroll adjustments as needed, such as special payments or deductions.
- Maintain and update the organization's compensation database, including salary scales and pay grades.
- Assist in developing and implementing compensation policies and strategies.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll and compensation regulations.
- Ensure compliance with Civil Service Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and all MSD policies and procedures.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax reports, including quarterly and annual filings.
- Generate accurate reports for management, audits, and government agencies as required.
- Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies and errors in a timely manner.
- Maintain employee payroll records, including changes in tax status, deductions, and other relevant information.
- Maintain Payroll mailbox, ensuring that all employee inquiries related to payroll and compensation matters receive timely responses.
- Provide guidance to management on compensation-related policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the finance team to resolve payroll-related issues.
- Assist in system upgrades, enhancements, and data migrations.
- Perform regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Additional Responsibilities:
Performs duties and responsibilities and related work as required or as delegated by HR leadership. Must be able to lead the work of the others.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Training and Experience:
- Associate degree or 60 college credit hours in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- At least 4 years of human resource management experience.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll software systems
- Attention to detail
- Data analytics
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Technology proficiency
- Compliance knowledge
- Customer service
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
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