Support Specialist: Payroll Process

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of highly responsible and complex tasks related to processing employee payroll. Maintains ongoing communications with timekeepers, employees, and supervisors at assigned locations to ensure consistent processing of all aspects of payroll and leave. Work requires rapid and accurate computations for payroll, leave, and deduction transactions while adhering to established deadlines.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Two (2) years relevant professional administrative office experience in Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting or related field required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of payroll and leave information.
Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures established.
Ability to apply a detailed understanding of AACPS policies, regulations and procedures as they relate to leave and payroll.
Ability to apply a detailed understanding of negotiated contracts as they related to employee leave and pay.
Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and overtime guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
Demonstrated ability to perform calculations for reconciliations etc.
Demonstrated leadership ability to support the work of others, providing expertise and guidance, as needed.
Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of standard office administrative tasks quickly, accurately and efficiently.
Ability to meet and adhere to set deadlines.
Sensitivity to private and confidential employee information and an understanding of responsibility to ensure confidentiality and security of confidential information.
Experience with automated payroll processing system.
Excellent project management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Nice To Haves

Hold or be eligible for Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) issued by PayrollOrg preferred; or Hold or be eligible for Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) issued by PayrollOrg preferred.
Two (2) additional years of successful experience required.
Achievement of Professional Certification in Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) issued by PayrollOrg, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) issued by PayrollOrg, or related professional certification required.
Achievement of Professional Certification in Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) issued by PayrollOrg, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) issued by PayrollOrg, or related professional certification or completion of course work or workshops leading towards such professional certification required.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, supervision, guidance, training, and support to timekeepers at schools and satellite offices related to the preparation of timesheets and other payroll related documents.
Receives and audits payroll related documents from assigned schools/offices.
Consults with office of Employee Relations regarding topics of negotiations to ensure compliance with negotiated agreements as they relate to pay and leave issues.
Calculates and processes pay and leave adjustments and deductions for employees as necessary due to new hire, employment termination or Unit change when retroactive adjustments or other pay adjustments are required.
Identifies, researches, and documents instances of employee overpayment or underpayment. Prepares necessary documentation to support appropriate action.
Maintains and updates records related to active cases of FMLA, sick bank and worker’s compensation utilization, updating as appropriate for each pay period in accordance negotiated agreements and Board Policy/Administrative Regulation using established standards.
Provides excellent customer service for all customers, in both oral and written communications related to pay and leave issues.
Processes and enters Overtime and Additional Compensation Reports as necessary, determining appropriate overtime or additional compensation codes and rate of pay in accordance with negotiated agreements and federal and state laws.
Ensures correct budget codes are applied.
Ensures all data entry is accurate; Audits all payroll input for accuracy following each cut-off and prior to payday.
Supports the day-to-day operations, services, maintenance, and functions of the payroll related technology applications.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.