Payroll Specialist I - Final Audit - Business and Finance Division (029986) at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Huntsville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, Data Entry, Technical Assistance, Communication, Confidentiality, Record Keeping, Problem Solving, Computer Skills, Arithmetic Computation, Office Practices, Human Resources, Auditing, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Team Coordination, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

I. JOB SUMMARY Performs routine payroll processing work. Work involves processing payrolls and preparing and maintaining payroll records. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Enters, updates, and retrieves information from various automated, human resources, and payroll systems; and reviews, edits, and reconciles discrepancies in computer listings and other sources of employee information to include payroll reports and calculations. B. Provides technical assistance to clerical staff, unit and departmental human resources representatives, and agency employees; and assists with auditing and correcting employee time balances. C. Responds to verbal and written requests regarding human resources and payroll issues and resolves routine issues related to payroll processing. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. 2. Accounting, clerical, human resources, payroll, or financial operations experience preferred. 3. Computer operations experience preferred. 4. Data entry experience preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. 2. Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 4. Skill to maintain confidential and sensitive information, as well as accurate records, files, and reports. 5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 7. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 9. Skill to make arithmetic computations. 10. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred. IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist I performs routine payroll processing work, including entering, updating, and retrieving information from various systems. They assist with auditing and correcting employee time balances and respond to payroll-related inquiries.