Payroll Representative

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

11h • $21 - $33

About The Position

As our Payroll Representative, you are a vital member of our Human Resources team that supports our Judicial Branch employees. You will be a resource for staff and management performing payroll and auditing functions for 600+ employees. Our most successful Payroll Representatives provide friendly customer service and have excellent attention to detail.
About the Superior Court: The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair, and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public's trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative, and Progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time. We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of responsible clerical and/or administrative experience, preferably payroll experience.
• OR Combined education and experience qualifications: Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications.
• Knowledge of: FLSA and Department of Labor standards
• Employee compensation and leave policies
• Microsoft Office software
• Automated payroll processing systems such as Workday
• Skill in: Attention to detail
• Time management
• Verbal and written communication
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to: Interact effectively with staff and a diverse population at all levels within the organization
• Manage workload and meet required deadlines
• Work independently
• Identify issues and offer effective solutions
• Maintain confidentiality of data and information

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Payroll, Financial, and Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Oversees payroll functions for assigned groups of approximately 600-700 employees for bi-weekly payroll.
• Reviews and audits each timecard.
• Researches and resolves discrepancies to ensure accuracy of time reporting and pay distribution is compliant with applicable laws and policies.
• Audits and calculates mileage, travel, and other reimbursements.
• Balances and reconciles payroll reports for assigned departments.
• Performs analysis of applicable leave and employee changes to ensure timecard accuracy.
• Responds to questions regarding payroll and advises staff on policies and procedures
• Collects necessary paperwork to ensure accurate documentation.
• Prepares various payroll reports for management utilizing Excel.
• Conducts payroll-related training as required.
• Maintains payroll files according to department procedures.

Benefits

• We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays!
• We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives.
• Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.
• Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED