Public Health Payroll Specialist (6-Month Temp)

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Public Health Administrative Services team seeks a Payroll Specialist to process payroll, timekeeping actions, and related records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and laws. This temporary position is anticipated to last six months and may involve work at sister sites.

Based in Seattle, WA, you will provide information to management and employees about compensation, maintain payroll documentation, and support payroll-related activities while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll production and policies.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll systems.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar system.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit employee timesheets for accuracy according to laws and agreements.
• Run payroll data collection and resolve system issues.
• Provide guidance to management and employees on payroll policies.
• Verify attendance and calculate variances per union contracts.
• Enter payroll data into the system and maintain records.
• Process employment verification requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

PDF

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

Payroll system experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Attendance

Tools

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

Excel

Outlook

Word

PDF

Job description

King County's Public Health Administrative Services team seeks a Payroll Specialist to process payroll, timekeeping actions, and related records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and laws. This temporary position is anticipated to last six months and may involve work at sister sites.

Based in Seattle, WA, you will provide information to management and employees about compensation, maintain payroll documentation, and support payroll-related activities while collaborating with