Payroll Coordinator

Payroll CoordinatorBoone County, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Payroll Coordinator.Responsibilities:Processes and finalizes all County payrolls within the County payroll system and serves as the primary resource for identifying and resolving payroll issues and errors. Enters and manages payroll-related data in relevant systems including changes, personnel actions, and other secure payroll functions. Serves as frontline support for the County's timekeeping system, employee self-service portal, and general payroll-related questions and requests.Status: Full-time, non-exempt, benefitedWorking hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime and work outside standard hours may be required.Location: Columbia, MissouriMinimum Qualifications: 3 years of experience in payroll, accounting, human resources, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a clear criminal history.Preferred Qualifications: Experience processing complex payrolls for multiple offices. Experience in working in a public entity or government setting. Experience with ERP/HRIS, payroll, or timekeeping systems.Starting Hourly Range: $24.40 - $25.95 per hourBenefit-eligible employees receive (on day one):Paid vacation14 paid holidaysEnrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options100% County paid employee dental premiumsSubsidized dependent premiumsCounty Paid long-term disability and life insuranceBoone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.