Payroll Specialist (TLT / SDA)

Salary

$32.51 - $41.20 Hourly

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2025JL25865

Department

KCSO - Sheriff's Office

Opening Date

11 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

H9 : PSEU-Non-Comm's KCSO

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours / Week

40 hours / week

Summary

WHO MAY APPLY : This position is open to the public and King County employees. If it is filled internally, it will be as a special duty assignment.

DURATION : This assignment is benefit-eligible and is expected to last for 12 months.

SUMMARY :

This Special Duty / Term-Limited Temporary Payroll Specialist position at the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is an opportunity to join a team responsible for processing a complex payroll for 1,100 employees in KCSO! The payroll processes performed are some of the most complicated in the county and contain many variables based on the language of multiple labor contracts, Sheriff's Office policies, procedures and past practices. The successful candidate welcomes new challenges and is able to analyze, investigate and problem solve. The position will work directly with all levels of management and provide high-level customer service to commissioned and non-commissioned roles.

This position will also support the Payroll Team on a various time-sensitive projects. This term-limited temporary position is eligible for benefits, and is expected to last approximately 12 months.

WORK SCHEDULE : This is full-time, and overtime eligible with prior supervisor approval. Typical work schedule is 40-hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7 : 30 AM - 4 : 30 PM, but may vary by assignment. Additional hours may be necessary to respond to workload needs, which may include evenings and weekends.

WORK LOCATION : King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle; located at : 516 - 3rd AVE, Seattle, WA 98104 (main headquarters). This assignment primarily telecommutes, but that may be subject to change in the future.

Teleworking Requirement :

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reportingrequirements.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Job Duties

The responsibilities and functions of this assignment includes -

• Process payroll and / or timekeeping transactions using various software programs including PeopleSoft modules.
• Process overtime, attendance, holiday pay, action pay, step increases, leave donations and all other routine maintenance functions.
• Prioritize and monitor workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Review overtime slips for coding and compliance, validation reports for overtime accuracy and attendance reports for accuracy.
• Review, calculate and process specialty pay(s) including; lead, out of class, standby, and contract related premiums. Periodically, audit special records to ensure labor contracts and MOUs are met.
• Respond to inquiries from agency representatives and employees on the status of services, contracts, grants, fee receipts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Verify employee attendance in order to accurately calculate employee pay variances in accordance to the corresponding collective bargaining agreement.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and statistical data such as charts, tables and graphs.
• Interpret established payroll rules and procedures for labor contracts in addition to County and State rules and regulations to internal and external customers. Respond to third party inquiries regarding employee payroll data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Promote atmosphere of teamwork.
• Perform special assignments as needed.
• Organize, oversee, and maintain payroll files.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years demonstrated experience performing financial / payroll processes with knowledge and skills in the following areas :

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must pass thorough background investigation, including a polygraph

TO APPLY : Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application.

CONTACT INFORMATION :

Jessica Lussier, Human Resources Analyst - Senior

206-263-2542

Jessica.Lussier@kingcounty.gov

UNION MEMBERSHIP : This position is represented by PSEU : Public Safety Employees Union.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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