Payroll Specialist I

Richland County; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Government is seeking a payroll professional to maintain employee payroll records, process garnishments, and ensure accurate and timely pay. The role works with the timekeeper system and uses Workday to review and approve timesheets and related items.

Responsibilities include preparing payroll and supplemental checks, handling leave documentation, auditing reports, and coordinating with other divisions.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, maintains, and updates employee payroll records for garnishments.
• Review and enter timekeeper requests; review and approve task items within Workday; receive and review timesheets for accuracy.
• Prepares and issues payroll and supplemental checks; coordinates with workers compensation pay detail; 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 mass payroll adjustments.
• Back up to Accountant II.
• Coordinates payroll activities with other divisions and departments as necessary.
• Receives and responds to routine inquiries from County personnel, elected officials, and citizens regarding general financial matters.
• Performs general clerical work including typing, data entry, filing, and answering the phone.
• Attends training and meetings 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.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Richland County Government.

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.