Payroll Specialist I

Richland County Government; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Government is seeking a payroll clerk to maintain employee payroll records, review timekeeper requests, and process payroll in Workday. The role handles garnishments, leaves, and payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and timely settlement of payments.

Responsibilities include reviewing time sheets, preparing checks, and coordinating with divisions. This on-site position offers clerical variety and opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, maintains, and updates employee payroll records for garnishments.
• Review and enter timekeeper requests
• Review and approve task items within Workday
• Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness the employee timesheets within the payroll system.
• Prepares and issues payroll and supplemental checks; coordinates with workers compensation pay detail; and processes related forms.
• Processes payment for deferred compensation contributions.
• Review New Hire and Payroll Audit Reports.
• Prepares PEBA installment loans payments.
• Prepares biweekly payroll reports as required.
• Review documentation for leave taken
• Computes all mass payroll adjustments as necessary.
• Back up to Accountant II.
• Coordinates payroll activities with those of other divisions and departments as necessary.
• Receives and responds to routine inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from County personnel, elected officials, and citizens regarding general financial matters.
• Performs general clerical work as required including: typing reports and correspondence; entering and retrieving computer data; copying and filing documents (hardcopy and electronic); sending and receiving faxes; answering the telephone; preparing and processing mail; etc.
• Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Establishes, maintains, and updates employee payroll records for garnishments.


• Review and enter timekeeper requests


• Review and approve task items within Workday


• Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness the employee timesheets within the payroll system.


• Prepares and issues payroll and supplemental checks; coordinates with workers compensation pay detail; and processes related forms.


• Processes payment for deferred compensation contributions.


• Review New Hire and Payroll Audit Reports.


• Prepares PEBA installment loans payments.


• Prepares biweekly payroll reports as required.


• Review documentation for leave taken


• Computes all mass payroll adjustments as necessary.


• Back up to Accountant II.


• Coordinates payroll activities with those of other divisions and departments as necessary.


• Receives and responds to routine inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from County personnel, elected officials, and citizens regarding general financial matters.


• Performs general clerical work as required including: typing reports and correspondence; entering and retrieving computer data; copying and filing documents (hardcopy and electronic); sending and receiving faxes; answering the telephone; preparing and processing mail; etc.


• Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.


• Performs other duties as assigned.