Payroll/HRIS Technician

City of Mesquite, TX•Mesquite, TX

32d•$19 - $27

About The Position

To work as a cooperative and supportive member of the Human Resources team as a Payroll/HRIS Technician, providing the best possible customer service, with particular expertise in the area of payroll and Human Resources Information Systems.

Requirements

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
Sixty (60) hours of college coursework from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, accounting, finance, information systems or related field.
Two additional years of payroll administration and/or managing HR information systems can be substituted for the college requirement.
A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required if substituting experience for college.
Four years of general office experience, which must include one year of payroll administration and one year of managing HR information systems.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process biweekly payroll for all departments.
Answer questions and provide information to employees and department payroll administrators about payroll procedures and serve as backup to answer benefit-related questions.
Maintain the City's Human Resources Information/Payroll System utilizing various software applications.
Provides training and communication updates and changes to department payroll administrators involved in the processing of personnel actions and/or payroll transactions.
Ensure that court-ordered garnishments are appropriately deducted from employee paychecks.
Ensures data integrity by utilizing quality assurance methods to review data for accuracy, content and proper system utilization.
Respond to reference requests from other employers regarding past employee performance.
Maintain all forms and documents relating to payroll and compensation.
Work as a cooperative and supportive member of the Human Resources team.
Provide clerical and secretarial support to assist department staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities.
May participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various City facilities and to other related external business and government agencies, which may include retrieving office supplies or collecting and distributing materials.
May be required to cover various HR work functions in the absence of other team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.