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Assistant Supervisor of Call Center/Transaction Unit

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Supervisor of Call Center/Transaction Unit CODE: 0706
WORKING TITLE: Assistant Supervisor of Call Center/Transaction Unit
GRADE: G
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, is responsible for all elements of the transactions unit of the Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC). Work of the class involves supervision of staff responsible for the wide variety of interrelated functions related to human resources, payroll, and insurance and retirement transactions. Major responsibilities include but are not limited to analyzing operational transactions; assisting with the development and improvement of processes and procedures; working cooperatively and closely with the Employee Services Administration Unit and other departmental leaders to implement, coordinate, and maintain systems and procedures. Serves as mentor, trainer, coach and problem solver for the Call Center/Transaction Unit exercising considerable initiative in maintaining, developing and recommending procedures and processes for improving the flow of transactions throughout the unit. Will serve as the Supervisor of the Call Center/Transaction Unit or Assistant Supervisor of Payroll Operations in their absence, and will assist in the Call Center as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Extensive knowledge of all human resource, payroll, insurance and retirement operational transactions, clerical and administrative processes involved in the efficient processing of employee transactions. Thorough knowledge of the MCEA/MCCSSE/MCAASP negotiated agreements. Extensive knowledge of the HRIS Lawson system and all related transactions. Ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve and monitor a large number of transactions. Ability to develop and adhere to calendar of events. Ability to interact with internal and external customers. Must have strong skills in Microsoft Office applications and Discoverer Oracle, or similar tool. Excellent supervisory, interpersonal, communications, computer and keyboard skills. Ability to work effectively in high-pressured environment. Sensitivity to private and confidential employee information required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: AA degree, with course work in commercial and business courses; supervision; human resources, payroll, insurance and retirement operations. Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. Must have supervisory experience. Experience with HRIS Lawson system highly desirable. Other combinations of education, training and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in this position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to work nights and weekends as required. Annual leave limited during specified timeframes.
PAID OVERTIME: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises staff and schedules assignments within the unit prioritizing workflow and ensuring that strict deadlines are met.

Meets with other leadership within the ERSC to coordinate implementation of new procedures, processes and negotiated agreements.

Provides input to schedules, communications and publications.

Works closely with the Supervisor of Call Center/Transactions Unit to develop, maintain and monitor call center coverage, a calendar of events for the Transaction Unit to meet mandated deadlines for payroll, end of calendar year and end of fiscal year processing, benefit open seasons, heavy periods of new hire and termination activity, etc.

Ensures that the HRIS Lawson system has accurate and up-to-date information. Runs and reviews data reports for accuracy. Assigns staff to make required corrections, research data, etc. Reviews corrections and directs staff in proper correction procedures.

Must be up-to-date on federal, state and social security tax laws, negotiated agreement changes, new procedures and processes for the HRIS Lawson system. Recommends changes to practices or procedures based on new or changed laws as appropriate.

Reviews changes to MCPS forms and makes recommendations to the Supervisor.

Participates in workshops, training, conferences and presentations to maintain knowledge of current technologies, laws, and processes. Schedules and participates in ongoing training to the Call Center/Transaction Unit staff.

Refers complex or unusual transactions to appropriate the functional specialist. Incorporates results into the Call Center/Transaction Unit standard procedures.

Serves as Supervisor of Call Center/Transaction Unit and the Payroll Processing Supervisor in their absence.

Assists in the Call Center as necessary.

Reviews performance measures within the Call Center/Transactions Unit. Recommends and implements improvements and changes based on performance data output.

Performs a variety of related work as required.

Class Established: 7/03
Date(s) Reviewed:
Date(s) Revised: 7/08

This description may be changed at any time.

Note: A general guide to class description, which includes definitions of standard terms used, is considered an integral part of this description and is available from the Office of Human Resources.

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