TLT/SDA Payroll Specialist

Work Location: King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle; located at: 516 - 3rd AVE, Seattle, WA 98104.

Work Schedule: This is full-time, FLSA non-exempt and overtime eligible with prior supervisor approval. Typical work schedule is 40-hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, but may vary by assignment. Additional hours may be necessary to respond to workload needs, which may include evenings and weekends. The minimum onsite days in the office will be three days per week.

Job Duties: The responsibilities and functions of this assignment includes: Process payroll and/or timekeeping transactions using various software programs including PeopleSoft modules; Process overtime, attendance, holiday pay, action pay, step increases, leave donations and all other routine maintenance functions; Review overtime slips for coding and compliance, validation reports for overtime accuracy and attendance reports for accuracy; Review, calculate and process specialty pay(s) including; lead, out of class, standby, and contract related premiums; periodically, audit special records to ensure labor contracts and MOUs are met; Respond to inquiries from agency representatives and employees on the status of services, contracts, grants, fee receipts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable; Verify employee attendance in order to accurately calculate employee pay variances in accordance to the corresponding collective bargaining agreement; Prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and statistical data such as charts, tables and graphs; Interpret established payroll rules and procedures for labor contracts in addition to County and State rules and regulations to internal and external customers; respond to third party inquiries regarding employee payroll data; Organize, oversee, and maintain payroll files; Maintain confidentiality; Prioritize and monitor workload to ensure deadlines are met; Promote atmosphere of teamwork; Perform special assignments as needed; Perform other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years demonstrated experience performing financial/payroll processes with knowledge and skills in the following areas: Knowledge of payroll production, processes and procedures; Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations to include Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave, Workers' Compensation and human resources policies and procedures; Interpreting and analyzing data, union contracts, regulations, laws and polices and procedures; Knowledge of record keeping and monitoring procedures; ability to research and compile information; skill in comparing records and data for accuracy; Researching/reconciling errors and discrepancies; advanced problem-solving skills; proven experience validating and reconciling reports; Ability to respond to unanticipated requests and work in a high-pressured environment with strict deadlines while remaining calm and professional; Exceptional communication and customer service skills (with diverse audiences) orally, written and in person and the ability to be diplomatic and sensitive while effectively communicating information; Strong ability to organize and multi-task, working with various forms of data; Work cohesively with a team to meet objectives as well as work independently with minimal supervision; Basic skills in Microsoft Office Excel, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; Reliable and predictable attendance; Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience working with large payroll systems such as PeopleSoft, Enterprise, etc.; Experience processing payroll for 200 or more employees; Experience working with multiple union contracts and applying terms within a payroll system; Knowledge of King County human resources policies and procedures; Experience in creating Excel spreadsheets for data analysis including data filter, subtotals and pivot tables; Knowledge of payroll compliance laws. Supplemental Information

Benefits: King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

Note: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.