Bus Operations: Payroll Specialist (Timekeeper) Career Service and Special Duty Assignment

This position is only open to King County employees who are not currently on probation. With over 3,000+ Transit Operators, the Bus Operations Division provides exemplary bus service to people in King County. The Payroll Specialist (Timekeeper) will be responsible for processing payroll and timekeeping actions, maintaining human resources and payroll related records, and providing information to management and employees regarding compensation and employment. Responsibilities Prepare and process Transit employees' time reporting. Gather payroll data for analysis, time entry, and processing time‑keeping records for assigned bases. Audit and correct employee time entries for the current payroll period. Perform preliminary analysis and audits for bi‑weekly payroll production. Generate HASTUS and PeopleSoft reports (daily and bi‑weekly), utilizing the information database; schedule reports and queries. Execute payroll time entry functions; identify and resolve data entry and processing problems; troubleshoot and resolve all errors in a timely manner. Execute payroll time entry feeders from HASTUS to PeopleSoft Time and Labor module. Meet all established payroll deadlines. Ensure all processed employee time is accurate. Use Transit's PARS/Payroll action resolution for Transit bases. Audit, troubleshoot, analyze, and correct employee records. Function as payroll resource and subject matter expert for base chiefs and supervisors. Respond to questions from employees regarding payroll and payroll related matters. Train Transit Operations employees for payroll and related PeopleSoft functions. Research payroll discrepancies and request manual checks from Payroll Operations as required for Transit employees. Enter or request past payroll period adjustments or retro payments as required. Provide verification of employment for all Transit employees. Identify overpayments and work with the employee and base staff to resolve. All other time‑keeping duties as needed for Transit employees. Qualifications Increasingly responsible payroll/accounting experience; specifically related to processing time, generating and running queries and reports, and analyzing and troubleshooting payroll data, or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work. Knowledge of payroll production, processes, and procedures. Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave, and Workers' Compensation. Knowledge of record‑keeping and monitoring procedures. Communication skills, both orally and in writing, and the ability to communicate with people from various and diverse backgrounds. Skill in the use of office software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, database, and e‑mail. Skill in comparing records and data for accuracy as well as researching and reconciling errors and discrepancies. Skill in organizing and prioritizing a high‑volume workload with strict deadlines. Ability to analyze and interpret data, union contracts, regulations and laws. Ability to research and compile information. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Valid driver’s license. Desired Experience (But Not Required) Knowledge of King County human resources policies and procedures. Experience doing payroll in King County Transit Bus Operations. Experience with PeopleSoft, or similar, payroll and time‑keeping software. Experience with HASTUS, or similar, automated information systems. King County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace and workforce. We are committed to workplace and 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 values—one team, problem solving, customer focus, results orientation, racial justice, respect for all people, leadership, and responsible stewardship. We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr King-County,-W