Payroll & Leave Specialist

City of Urbandale • Urbandale, IA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works collaboratively with the HR, Payroll, and Risk Management service areas to support the administration of the City’s payroll, leave, and workers’ compensation programs. If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience in payroll processing, reconciliation, timekeeping, HRIS administration, and payroll tax compliance—and are committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance—this role may be a great fit for you. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise while contributing to effective HR, safety, and employee wellbeing programs that support the City and its employees. The City of Urbandale offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment conditional offer: professional reference checks, drug screen, skills assessment testing, motor vehicle report, and background check.
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing payroll operations, required
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), required within 1 year of employment
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional certificate, strongly preferred
• Experience with public sector payroll, strongly preferred
• Experience with workers compensation and/or FMLA leave management, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, processing, and reconciling payroll
• Assist with maintaining accurate payroll and timekeeping records
• Assist with configuration of the Payroll/HRIS and Timekeeping software systems
• Assist with remitting monthly insurance benefit premiums for all lines of coverage
• Assist with preparing and remitting quarterly and annual payroll tax payments, documents and reports
• Prepare and maintain workers compensation wage and hour reports
• Prepare and submit data for the annual workers compensation payroll audit and OSHA reports
• Assist with administration of Wellbeing program incentives
• Administer the FMLA and Military leave programs
• Assist with administration of the city’s workers compensation program including coordination of the Return-to-Work temporary light duty accommodation program
• Provide support to facilitate the safety program and policies in collaboration with the Director of Risk Management and Support Services
• Stay updated on wage-and-hour laws, labor laws, and best practices related to payroll, FMLA, workers compensation, etc
• Supports other HR projects and responsibilities as assigned
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Individual coverage for $77.46/month or family coverage for $237.74/month
• Additional Coverage Options: Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 holidays plus 3 personal days per year
• Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid time to care for and bond with a new child
• Retirement Plans : IPERS plan and 457(b) plan with 2% match
• Life Insurance: City-provided life insurance with optional voluntary coverage
• Disability Coverage : City-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Well-Being Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level