Payroll Technician

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock in Texas is seeking a payroll clerk to process bi-weekly payroll for over 2,400 employees and manage related maintenance deadlines.

The role requires strong data entry, Kronos timekeeping, and proficiency with JDE E-1 or similar financial systems. You will interact daily with employees and supervisors to ensure accurate payroll processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–6 years of clerical or financial recordkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of payroll processing basics.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to interact with employees and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 2,400+ employees.
• Handle maintenance tasks (W-2s, United Way, etc.).
• Process employment verifications.
• Post journal entries for Self-Insurance Health Fund.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees.
• Monitor Kronos timekeeping data.
• Generate Kronos reports for accurate payroll runs.
• Run integration from Kronos to JDE E-1.

Skills

Payroll processing knowledge

Computer literacy

Policy comprehension

Communication skills

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kronos timekeeping

JDE E-1 financial system

Vendor portals

Job description

Process and monitor a variety of payroll information. Enter required data into the system where applicable. Ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll runs for over 2,400 employees.

• Process bi-weekly maintenance (child support, IRS levies, bankruptcy levies, direct deposit, deferred comp, W-4s and credit union, etc.);
• Process annual maintenance (United Way, W-2’s);
• Process employment verifications;
• Prepare and post journal entries to record premium revenue in Self-Insurance Health Fund;
• Provide exemplary customer service – daily interaction with employees;
• Monitor time from Kronos timekeeping system;
• Generate reports from Kronos to help facilitate an accurate payroll run;
• Run integration process/import from Kronos timekeeping system to our JDE E-1 financial system
• Process payments and reconcile for various payroll vendors, e.g., deferred compensation and voluntary benefit products. Involves uploading to vendor websites and processing vendor feedback files;
• Perform a variety of clerical duties;
• Perform related duties as needed.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to six years of responsible clerical or financial recordkeeping experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices for payroll processing.

Ability to:

• Operate a computer terminal for data input;
• Understand and apply a variety of policies and procedures related topayroll processing;
• Accurately complete and enter payroll documents;
• Work effectively with employees and supervisors;
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Stand and walk during the shift;
• Occasionally bend and kneel during the shift;
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.