Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist, County Clerk

Location:

320 Robert S Kerr #203, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Supervisor:
Bailey Owens

Phone:

• Payroll Processing:
  Assist with the accurate and timely processing bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all county employees ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Timekeeping System Support:
  Help maintain and update employee time and attendance records addressing discrepancies as they arise.
• Munis System Utilization:
  Input and update payroll data into the Tyler ERP Munis system including new hire information, changes in pay, deductions, benefits and tax status.
• Employee Inquiries:
  Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll including pay discrepancies, tax deductions, benefits and time-off balances.
• Data Entry & Verification:
  Ensure accuracy of payroll data by verifying hours worked, leave taken and deductions audit payroll entries and correct errors as needed.
• Tax & Compliance Support:
  Assist with the calculation and deduction of federal state and local taxes benefits garnishments stay updated on relevant payroll laws regulations.
• Reports & Filing:
  Generate payroll reports for management other departments assist in preparing month quarter year-end reports including W-2 1099 forms.
• Record Maintenance:
  Maintain confidential employee payroll records ensure they are up to date.
• Cross-Departmental
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Human Resources Benefits and Finance departments ensuring accurate payroll processing resolution of issues.
• Training & Development:
  Participate in training sessions on the Tyler Munis ERP system other payroll-related tools practices.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping attendance confidentiality compliance with County policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic payroll and accounting principles and practices.
• Federal state and local laws and policies governing payroll administration.
• Payroll systems process improvement concepts Tyler Munis experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel functions pivot tables lookups formulas.
• Organizational policies procedures and general governmental operations.
• Accurately prepare maintain audit payroll records deductions withholding reports.
• Organize work prioritize tasks meet strict payroll deadlines with sense of urgency.
• Verify documents for accuracy completeness compliance.
• Prepare routine ad hoc payroll reports.
• Communicate effectively high volume deadline driven environment.
• Apply laws regulations policies to payroll financial recordkeeping.
• Exercise independent judgment discretion confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Explain payroll-related matters clearly to employees at all organizational levels.
• Adapt to shifting priorities resolve issues efficiently.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement recommend quality driven solutions.
• Learn and apply Oklahoma statutes local ordinances County policies relevant to payroll functions.
• Follow Oklahoma County safety policies report incidents as required.

Associate’s degree or equivalent related experience required or equivalent combination of experience and education. 2-3 years experience in high volume large scale payroll environment with accountability for accurate timely payroll processing experience supporting multiple business entities preferred government payroll accounting experience a plus.

Oklahoma County is an Equal Opportunity Employer