Payroll Specialist - Unionized, Government Payroll

Benton County Talks Trash Work Group; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off and holidays

0$ health insurance premium

Retirement contributions

Wellness program

Employer-paid life/AD&D

Job summary

Benton County is seeking a Payroll Specialist to independently manage the countywide payroll for 500+ employees. This role acts as the payroll SME, ensuring accurate records and compliance with federal/state laws, bargaining agreements, and personnel policies.

The position reviews and processes payroll data, generates reports, and collaborates on salary projections for budgeting and negotiations. First review date is provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in accounting or business AND
• 5 years' of progressively responsible experience in payroll processing.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage the countywide payroll function for 500+ employees.
• Review, verify, and process payroll data for all departments.
• Generate personnel, payroll, tax, and benefits reports.
• Prepare salary projections to support budgeting and labor contract negotiations.

Skills

Customer service

Excel (Pivot tables)

Outlook

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or business

Tools

MUNIS

Job description

Benton County is seeking a Payroll Specialist to independently manage the countywide payroll for 500+ employees. This role acts as the payroll SME, ensuring accurate records and compliance with federal/state laws, bargaining agreements, and personnel policies.

The position reviews and processes payroll data, generates reports, and collaborates on salary projections for budgeting and negotiations. First review date is provided in the posting.