Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus is seeking a payroll/benefits technician to support payroll processing, reporting, and employee inquiries about benefits and policies. The role includes ensuring accurate payroll data and maintaining related records in a timely manner.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with at least four years of general office experience; college-level coursework may substitute for some experience. The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Twelfth grade with four years of general office experience is required.
• GED is accepted in lieu of a diploma.
• College training may substitute for up to two years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Processes personnel/payroll transactions into computerized payroll system.
• Compiles and prepares payroll/benefits statistical reports, summaries, and statements.
• Provides information to employees on payroll matters, benefit plans, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Identifies and recommends solutions in payroll/personnel procedures.
• Responds to payroll questions or complaints and resolves issues.
• Locates and consolidates information for reports and conflict resolution.
• Performs payroll-related calculations (vacations, raises, overtime).
• Prepares, audits, and validates payroll; maintains personnel records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefit administration

Policy interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework substitution

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The City of Columbus is seeking a payroll/benefits technician to support payroll processing, reporting, and employee inquiries about benefits and policies. The role includes ensuring accurate payroll data and maintaining related records in a timely manner.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with at least four years of general office experience; college-level coursework may substitute for some experience. The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.