Payroll Specialist

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in making Benton County a better place for all its citizens? Do you enjoy diverse and dynamic work? Are you a person who loves to work with a variety of people? If so, then please consider joining the Financial Services Department at Benton County. You’ll get the opportunity to work with a committed and driven team working together to provide the backbone to the County organization. As one of two Payroll Specialists, this position independently manages the countywide payroll function for approximately 500+ employees. The role serves as a subject matter expert on all payroll-related matters and is responsible for maintaining accurate and secure payroll records to ensure system integrity and compliance with federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies, and other applicable regulations. This position reviews, verifies, and processes payroll data for employees across all departments. It also generates required personnel, payroll, tax, and benefits reports. In collaboration with the Financial and Budget Analysts, the Payroll Specialist prepares salary projections to support budgeting and labor contract negotiations.

Requirements

Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in accounting or business AND 5 years' of progressively responsible experience in payroll processing.
A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. The cover letter should detail your work, educational and payroll administration experiences that demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications; including the organizational size, number of employees supported, and specific collective bargaining unit payroll processing experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
5 years’ experience payroll administration in similar size organizations, including experience working with payroll and human resource information management systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in accounting or business
5 years of experience in payroll administration in a unionized environment
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables) and Outlook
Strong client service-oriented customer service skills
Experience that is process driven with attention to detail
Customer service experience
Experience in payroll and human resource information management systems (MUNIS)
Experience with local government payroll including work with collective bargaining units
Strong Analytical Skills
Knowledge of State and Federal Wage and Hour Laws
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designated highly preferred

Responsibilities

Independently manages the countywide payroll function for approximately 500+ employees.
Serves as a subject matter expert on all payroll-related matters.
Maintains accurate and secure payroll records to ensure system integrity and compliance with federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies, and other applicable regulations.
Reviews, verifies, and processes payroll data for employees across all departments.
Generates required personnel, payroll, tax, and benefits reports.
Prepares salary projections to support budgeting and labor contract negotiations.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave!
Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium! Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
The County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account!
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
After 6 months of employment: The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary!
A free and award-winning wellness program
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!