Overview
District Payroll Technician
Posting Number: 0001850
Location: District Office
Salary: $59,016 – $71,904 per year
Position Definition:
To process payroll and benefits-related actions for Districtwide classified, management and academic employees.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
District Payroll Technician – This classification performs moderately complex clerical duties related to the processing of payroll data, resolving salary payment, deduction and record discrepancies.
District Payroll Specialist – This classification performs more complex payroll actions and investigates and resolves difficult problems involved in processing payroll data.
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Interpreting and explaining relevant laws, regulations, contract rules and/or policies.
Responds to inquiries from employees regarding wage computation, wage deductions, leave accruals and other payroll-related matters.
Reviews payroll assignments of employees to ensure conformance with pertinent laws, regulations and union collective bargaining agreements.
Processes payroll for employees using the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.
Creates, organizes and maintains detailed employee files.
Generates new position reports, pulling all new positions created by Human Resources to ensure proper retirement contributions.
Maintains accumulated leave records for all employees; and adjusts and corrects computer file records, as needed.
Monitors leave balances and prepares paperwork for wage deduction due to over-use of leave hours.
Verifies and processes all time cards.
Computes payroll for employees, including gross pay, adjusted gross pay and overtime earnings.
Maintains detailed and accurate payroll records and files.
Prepares and compiles routine statistical and financial reports related to payroll activity.
Audits all paperwork for proper completion and supporting documentation.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Three (3) years of experience in a payroll position or equivalent, performing similar duties.
EDUCATION / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent.
Knowledge Of:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of salary and benefit administration.
Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
Basic accounting principles and processes.
Time and attendance rules, guidelines and practices in the workplace.
Skill To:
Ability To:
Skill/Ability to:
Keyboard with accuracy.
Apply benefits principles and procedures in the work performed.
Interpret collective bargaining agreements.
Research and analyze data and draw conclusions.
Prepare clear, complete and concise reports.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
Work in a high volume, fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to work well both independently and as a team player.
Perform mathematical calculations accurately.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, and email).• Ability to perform basic accounting processes with speed and accuracy.• A strong understanding of time and attendance in the workplace.• Familiar with bargaining agreements and union contract interpretation.• Ability to understand and interpret regulations such as Government, Labor, and Education Code
Special Instructions:
Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $59,016 per year, second step $62,004 per year or third step at $65,124 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $71,904 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
Job Close Date: 5/23/2023
Open Until Filled: No
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