Payroll Specialist

$50,000 - $104,000/Yr

Oklahoma County - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

About the position

The Payroll Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the County-wide payroll function, ensuring the accurate processing of employee records and payroll transactions. This position serves as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and is responsible for maintaining compliance with payroll laws and regulations while promoting high customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer monthly payroll runs, including calculating paychecks, importing time entries, and managing taxes and deductions.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports for management approval.
• Process personnel actions and maintain accurate payroll records and classifications.
• Respond to payroll/HR-related inquiries and requests for employment verification.
• Calculate and process wage garnishments, deductions, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with payroll reporting and reconciliation on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Collaborate with peers to refine payroll processes and improve service standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll systems and internal practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory tax reports on a routine schedule.
• Write and develop departmental procedures for internal payroll practices.
• Protect confidentiality and ensure secure access to sensitive payroll data.
• Uphold and promote high customer standards and responsiveness to all internal and external clients.

Requirements

• Proficiency with payroll software and related technology.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Experience in payroll system maintenance including data entry for new hires, leaves, transfers, terminations, and time off.
• Team player with professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively maintain Payroll/HR records and files.
• 2-3 years' experience in a large scale payroll environment with accountability for on-time, accurate processing of payroll-related payments.
• Knowledge of large-scale operations with multiple business entities preferred.
• Government experience is a plus.
• Associate's degree or equivalent, related experience required, OR equivalent combination of experience and education.