| Under supervision, provides payroll research, assistance
and clarifications to current employees and other appropriate
parties. Responds to requests for information or subpoenas.
Makes determinations on procedural matters regarding
payroll through interpretation of policies and procedures
and their application to specific circumstances. Recommends
policy implementation to the Director of Employee Administration
Services. Explains payroll policy and procedures and
provides guidance to Call Center/Transactions Unit staff
on correct processes to process routine transactions.
Researches benefit arrearages and consults with Benefits
Specialists on determination of appropriate billing
amounts. Submits, processes and reviews yearly updates
such as bonus payments, union dues updates, time accrual
updates, etc. Calculates overuse of leave upon termination
and determines billing status. Provides billing lists
to Controller’s Office. Serves as trainer to Call
Center/Transactions Unit staff on payroll issues
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| In depth knowledge of, MCPS policies,
procedures, negotiated agreements and other relevant requirements.
Commitment to confidentiality of private information.
Ability to efficiently and accurately perform calculations
using detailed procedural rules. PC skills – Microsoft
Excel and Word. Ability to use Oracle Discoverer or similar
reporting tool. Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills. Self motivated, able to meet deadlines. |
| Graduation from high school, preferably including coursework
in business, finance, economics or related area. Considerable
experience in the operation of payroll in a large organization.
Lawson experience preferred. Experience with the use
of technology to provide outstanding customer service.
Other combinations of applicable education, training
and experience may be considered. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) None |
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Reviews arrearages on benefit deductions and determines
appropriate amount to be billed, deducted from other
payments or corrected. Makes appropriate corrections
to ensure proper handling.
Makes determinations on unclear cases and resolves
technical problems. Working with the Director of Employee
Administration and Assistant Supervisor for Payroll
Operations informs staff of changes in payroll procedures
as required.
Researches questions and issues of payroll calculation
and related matters and communicates results, determines
next steps and other information as appropriate to employees
and retirees. Handles correspondence related to payroll
questions, and follows through to ensure that employee
and retiree needs are met.
Participates in development of communications pieces
and materials regarding employee payroll, tax and related
matters.
Serves as trainer and coach for Call Center/Transaction
unit staff. Answers complex payroll questions and provides,
in close consultation with the Payroll Supervisor direction
and clarification on processing of payroll transactions.
Participates in implementation of systems, changes to
processes and procedures relating to payroll processes
and transactions.
Maintains payroll control tables. Performs set up for
new fiscal and calendar year as required. Prepares update
material such as pay period calendars, accrual charts,
memorandums to unions, etc.
Reviews system data for integrity and recommends changes
to policy or procedures. Participates in the correction
of data and trains other staff in data correction.
Performs other related duties. Serves as back up to
Payroll Garnishment Specialist and Benefits Specialists.
In emergency, may participate in payroll processing.
Performs related work as required. |
