The City of Taylor is seeking a dedicated payroll professional. The ideal candidate will be an organized and detail oriented individual who possesses analytical skills to ensure accurate pay and PTO for all employees. The Payroll Specialist is a position that will function as a Human Resource Specialist to process weekly and bi-weekly payroll. The most desirable person will be a fast learner and is detail oriented.

Essential Duties and Tasks

The Payroll Specialist position will oversee all payroll for the City of Taylor. This position will oversee timecards, PTO, bonuses, accruals and other pay related items articulated in the collective bargaining agreements. This position requires the individual to learn the pay related specifics of the collective bargaining agreements and personal service contracts. This position also requires meeting time restraints and deadlines for payroll. The city primarily works on a bi-weekly payroll. This position will also assist with other areas of Human Resources such as Workers Compensation, Smart Grant reporting, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) regulations and drug testing.

The ideal candidate will:

• Oversee time and attendance system and validate hours worked.
• Enroll, terminate, and modify employee records in the HRIS system as it relates to payroll and benefits.
• Maintain vacation and personal time records.
• Process payroll on a weekly basis.
• Answer employee questions related to payroll and help to resolve issues.
• Ensure payroll practices meet internal rules and procedures as well as legal requirements.
• Assist with other Human Resources other activities as needed.

Job Related Skills:

• Previous payroll and time/attendance experience required.
• Must pay significant attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in PayCom payroll and time/attendance software preferred.
• Experience in other payroll system helpful ADP, Paycore, etc.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of government payroll legal requirements.
• Ability to always maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
• Required to occasionally stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10-pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Communication Skills:

• Read and interpret documents
• Read a diverse amount of printed and computer material
• Communicate effectively and listen attentively
• Project voice when presenting at large group events
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Speak tactfully and effectively before residents, staff, and elected officials, in one-on-one situations and small or large group settings
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public
• Ability to follow written and verbal communications
• Exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to balance multiple projects
• Possess strong leadership and motivational skills

Interpersonal Skills:

• High sense of integrity and ethics
• Punctual, reliable, and dependable
• Trustworthy
• Possess a desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to accept performance feedback
• Goal and deadline oriented
• Ability to adapt to change
• Detail oriented

Reasoning Ability:

• Remain calm in a demanding environment, assisting a diverse blend of people.
• Solve practical problems in a variety of situations
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

General Requirements and/or Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned by the City Council and/or designee.

Qualifications

At a minimum, a high School diploma and payroll experience is required. A college degree in a related field such as Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration is preferred.

Hours of Employment

Normal hours of employment are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule will be modified by the Mayors Office due to department operations as needed. Attendance at City Council meetings is required.

Compensation

Salary to commensurate in the range of $24.00 Hourly - $28.00 Hourly according to candidates skills and experience level. The Payroll Specialist position is covered by the labor agreement between the City of Taylor and 1917 AFSCME Union. The position offers an attractive benefit package that includes medical insurance, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay, Taylor Recreation Center membership, ability to apply for tuition reimbursement, and participation in the Citys Defined Contribution Plan.

HOW TO APPLY:

Internal Candidates

Interested internal candidates should complete the internal candidate application accompanied by their resume and a letter of interest through their Employee Self-Service account in PAYCOM under Job Opportunities or through the internal posting through the Citys website.

External Candidates

Interested external candidates should complete the external candidate application at www.cityoftaylor.com/jobs accompanied by their resume and a letter of interest by end of business on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted regarding the next steps in the application process.

The City of Taylor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employees or job applicants disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.