Payroll Administrator (Santa Cruz)

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Starting wage: $30.
30 per hour.
After six months, $31.
82 per hour.
5% yearly raise for 4 years.
Under direction, a Payroll Administrator coordinates and processes payroll in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, personnel rules and policies, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) laws and reporting rules, Board policy, and collective bargaining agreements; prepares, maintains, and distributes a variety of payroll records and reports; and performs related work as required.
Characteristics and Example of Duties The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.
Plans, coordinates, and processes District-wide biweekly payroll; transfers payroll data from timekeeping system to payroll system software; audits timekeeping data and payroll calculations for accuracy; makes correcting entries and resolves discrepancies; issues paychecks and pay statements.
Determines payroll liabilities by calculating and reporting employee and employer federal and state income taxes, Medicare taxes, unemployment insurance, state mandated garnishments, insurance deductions, union dues for represented staff, retirement contributions, and/or loan payments.
Prepares and balances various payroll reports including quarterly and annual federal and state tax reports, earnings, deductions, wage garnishments, and related reports; prepares and distributes W-2 forms to employees.
Prepares, reconciles, and files payroll reports to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); makes adjustments in the CalPERS system upon transfer of files.
Serves as system administrator of the timekeeping and payroll systems including setting up and maintaining earning codes, deductions, deduction limits and percentages, pay groups, pay periods, entities, security access, and schedules, as well as business process workflows and reports; ensures system integrity and security and quality control of data.
Identifies, develops, recommends, and participates in implementation and testing of payroll system improvements; works with Information Technology staff to maintain system integrity, troubleshoot technical issues, and test system upgrades and/or configuration changes.
Develops and maintains training guidelines and system user procedures; provides training to staff and management.
Responds to audit requests by gathering and providing requested payroll documents.
Participates in conducting new employee orientation by providing assistance and instructions related to payroll procedures, systems, and forms.
Responds to inquiries, researches and provides information, and resolves complaints and issues regarding payroll requiring the interpretation and application of policies, rules, collective bargaining agreements, and procedures; refers complex problems and issues to the Payroll Supervisor.
Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines and adherence to payroll standards, District policies, internal controls, and collective bargaining agreement requirements.
Researches and compiles data from various sources; verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.
Organizes and maintains accurate and detailed databases, spreadsheets, files, and records; ensures adherence with established records retention and information security procedures.
Composes and edits a variety of documents, including correspondence, letters, memos, forms, and reports.
Answers telephones, greet visitors, and provides information to employees and the public.
Operates standard office equipment; utilizes standard business computer software in performing job tasks; may utilize specialized Santa Cruz METRO software.
Stays abreast of current payroll laws and regulations; interprets and complies with a variety of labor and tax laws which pertain to public employers.
Provides assistance with other accounting activities and projects as needed.
May track occupational illnesses and injuries.
May provide technical and functional direction to other staff performing payroll related duties.
Drives a Santa Cruz METRO vehicle to perform assignments.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications and Other Conditions of Employment Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education, Training, and Experience: Two (2) years course work from an accredited college in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
AND Four (4) years of experience performing technical bookkeeping, payroll accounting, and financial clerical or related work, preferably in a public agency, including two (2) years of experience administering departmental or agency wide payroll activities.