HRIS - Payroll Specialist

$48,027 - $72,030/Yr

Fairview Cemetery Association Of Boone County Missouri - Columbia, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, MO

About the position

Boone County, located in Columbia, MO, is seeking a dedicated HRIS - Payroll Specialist to join our team. This full-time position is responsible for overseeing the county's Human Resource Information System (HRIS), timekeeping, and payroll software operations. The Payroll Specialist will serve as the administrator for these systems, ensuring that payroll workflows are efficient and compliant with state and federal regulations. The role involves analyzing payroll reports and data, providing training and support to the Payroll Coordinator and departmental payroll contacts, and troubleshooting complex payroll and timekeeping issues. In addition to managing payroll operations, the Payroll Specialist will maintain and update tax rates, benefit adjustments, and payroll records. This position requires a strong understanding of payroll processes and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and administrative authorities regarding payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in payroll or human resources, along with proficiency in payroll and timekeeping software. The working hours for this position are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Boone County offers a supportive work environment and is committed to the professional development of its employees. The Payroll Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring that payroll operations run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the overall success of the county's human resources functions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as administrator for county HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll software and operations.
• Oversees payroll workflow, development, and process improvement.
• Analyzes reports and data related to payroll and timekeeping.
• Provides training, support, and guidance to Payroll Coordinator and departmental payroll contacts.
• Responds, troubleshoots, and resolves escalated and complex payroll and timekeeping system questions, issues, and problems.
• Coordinates with Human Resources & Risk Management staff regarding employee records and policy development related to payroll and timekeeping.
• Maintains, updates, and reconciles tax rates, benefit and retirement adjustments, payroll records, and timekeeping functions.
• Provides payroll and employee record information to employees and serves as a payroll liaison to Administrative Authorities and office/department payroll contacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3 years of payroll or human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using payroll and timekeeping software to process payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance with state and federal laws.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in technical bookkeeping or finance.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Loan forgiveness
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan