Payroll Specialist; Senior

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Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letterستير resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to payroll, payroll taxes, and deductions. Additionally, share why it is important for payroll staff to be reliable and present in the workplace. Incomplete materials will not be considered. To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for January 26th. Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist to discuss the position.

The starting salary range for the Payroll Specialist position is $62,560 - $78,200 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $93,840, annualized. The starting salary range for the Payroll Specialist Senior position is $77,600 - $97,000 (based on qualifications). With Canary remember and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $116,400, annualized.

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long‑term care. Washington state retirement PERS participation σαν 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan. Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends. For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Payroll Specialist

This position performs the duties necessary to process payroll, reconcile variances and prepare reports in an accurate and timely manner. Monitors payroll activities for compliance with local, state, and federal government regulations, District policies, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Provides customer service for payroll related questions and issues; and supports supervisors on their payroll duties/functions and time‑entry operators.

• Process employee time and labor data to payroll, verify data load, and reconcile variances.
• Run payroll system processes and reports to create, calculate, verify, and confirm payroll.
• Audit and reconcile wage calculations, deductions, and other payroll records loaded.
• Enter one‑time payroll adjustments.
• holdings and combine your employee paychecks, direct deposits, and statements of earnings and d

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