Payroll Specialist

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Posting Number

4055P

Position Title

Payroll Specialist

Department

Finance

Job Code

01205

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Union Code / Affiliation

Unrepresented

Division

PAYROLL

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to serve as lead position for performing clerical functions within the Payroll Department, including correcting errors, calculating pay, reviewing deductions, and balancing hours, pay, and payments accurately. Assumes responsibility for Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) documentation and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Administers and processes payroll, ensuring compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules and city ordinances.
• Maintains electronic employee time, attendance, and payroll records. Processes employee deductions, garnishments, and levies.
• Files tax and benefit reports.
• Creates and updates payroll standard operating procedures and trains other employees.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

Fiscal Responsibility

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

Licenses or Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment :

Exposures :

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

Hours / Days

Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Starting Salary

$22.91 / hr. - $28.18 / hr.; Commensurate w / Training and Experience

Pay Grade

107

Number of Positions Available

Deadline to Apply

12 / 05 / 2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY : 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : MALE / FEMALE

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