Payroll Practitioner III

Overview

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The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Process historical edit information from time and attendance system by processing adjustments, over payments, and supplemental check requests.
• Enter into HR/Payroll and time and attendance systems all assigned data according to deadlines established in office procedures to assure a less than 2% error rate.
• Prepare and issue checks for distribution, calculate manual checks according to Federal and State guidelines, and assist with employee questions so each employee receives payment.
• Maintain newly hired and transferred employee information in time and attendance system for proper pay calculations.
• Prepare and issue payroll checks for distribution.
• Enter and maintain charitable deductions in the HR/Payroll system.
• Support co-workers on bi-weekly auditing at co-workers’ request or absence.
• Investigate, communicate, and resolve employee questions concerning employees’ pay.
• Enter payroll information not clocked into time and attendance system.
• Provide technical assistance to Kronos users on accessing and maintaining employee timecards.
• Keep accurate up-to-date payroll files and distribute paychecks to employees.
• Produce reissued copies of W-2s and earnings statements upon request.
• Prepare employee verification letters for the Social Security Administration.
• Provide backup support to the collection of short-term disability payments related to Workers’ Compensation.
• Review new policies and new payroll procedures.
• Prepare, distribute, review and correct individual employee information on timesheets and confirm accuracy prior to payroll processing.
• Enter necessary employee data changes into HR/Payroll systems for accuracy of pay information.
• Print, fold and distribute all paychecks. Generate reports related to payroll processing.
• Exhibit moderate use of judgment in answering employee-related questions and refer more technical inquiries to the Payroll Supervisor.
• Maintain technical competence according to appropriate accepted standards. Answer the telephone in a courteous manner and maintain a positive work attitude.

• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: High school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in the administration of payroll OR
• Associate’s degree and three years of experience in administration of payroll OR
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in administration of payroll

• FPC designation preferred.
• Experience

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain document flow and storage for both paper and electronic data.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 10 to 15 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standard office environment.

• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and correct minor issues during the payroll production process.
• Ability to communicate with employees and departmental payroll representatives to resolve problems and issues regarding payment of wages.
• General knowledge of payroll process and year-end…