Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position Description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist will represent Human Resources in various capacities by communicating information monitoring and processing paperwork for District Clerk employees such as W-4 changes name changes and verification of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Process payroll for all full-time employees while verifying that all payroll reports are accurate.

Process all benefit updates and new hires insurance for all full-time employees.

Interacts with all levels of management and employees regarding payroll benefit inquiries and other Organizational updates.

Assists with Job Fairs and with the High School Internship Program.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Qualifying applicants must complete the Harris County District Clerk Skills Test (linked below) with a minimum score of 80%.

and Experience :

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Four (4) years of related experience in a Human Resources environment

Must possess knowledge of STARS (PeopleSoft)

Must possess at least two (2) years of Payroll experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Must have excellent presentation analytical decision-making prioritization and organizational skills

Must be capable of working under stress and managing multiple projects simultaneously

Assists with employee and retiree inquiries regarding all aspects of benefits retirement and wellness.

Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required

Must be able to maneuver including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills

Must be able to work independently and make sound decisions while meeting time-sensitive deadlines

Must have knowledge and be able to interpret the laws regulations and policies that govern Human Resources issues

Must be eligible for employment in the United States

Testing will be required

Qualifying applicants must complete the Harris County District Clerk Skills Test (linked below) with a minimum score of 80%.

Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work :

Regular Full-time

Monday - Friday 7 : 30 A.M. 4 : 30 P.M.

Salary :

$28.00 - $32.00 Hourly

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Plus benefits

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Customer Service,Fmla,HIPAA,Microsoft Outlook,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Phone Etiquette,Workday

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4853 - 5546