Payroll Technician

County Payroll ProcessorHiring Rate: $25.33/hour, Grade 13, Non-Exempt, Non-UnionStearns County Mission: Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All. Stearns County Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & EquitableStearns County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Full Salary Range: $25.33 - $37.18/hourPosition ObjectiveTo provide processing of personnel transactions and produce biweekly payrolls for all County departments and generate County, Federal and State reports. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate payment to all personnel and providing reports used for implementation of the County's budget and external audit needs.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThese examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.Maintains personnel files by verifying, and auditing employee wages, employment statuses, benefits, and deductions to ensure that payroll data is accurate, timely and verified.Processes accurate biweekly payroll using payroll software for a variety of pay types, including step increases, severance, longevity, accruals, and retroactive pay, in accordance with County Union Contracts and personnel policies. Reviews and audits, benefits, deductions, accruals, and FMLA tracking following all applicable rules and policies.Audits new hires, terminations, and personnel movements to ensure proper setup and compliance, and conducts detailed reviews of timesheet entries to confirm those entries align with personnel policies and union contract requirements.Prepares and audits tax deposits to comply with federal and state withholding laws. Prepares and audits various regulatory reporting that occurs bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or annually.Process payments to vendors for payroll deductions, PERA, Nationwide, Wex, etc.Prepares employment verifications.Audits and prepares insurance billings and notifies vendors of adjustments to ensure employees are enrolled in correct plans with accurate coverages and payments.Maintains information and collaborates on modifications to union and non-union language used during labor relations negotiations.Assists with processing real estate tax payments.Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.Minimum QualificationsIn order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:High School graduate or equivalentTwo years of post-secondary formal preparation/training/education in accounting, payroll or similar related field and three years of accounting or payroll experienceExperience using Microsoft Office SuiteDesirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Knowledge of the Workday HCM software.2. Knowledge of contract and employment law.3. Knowledge of deposit requirements for payment of payroll taxes.4. Knowledge of the filing requirements for various government payroll reports.5. Knowledge of fund accounting and public finance.6. Ability to organize and prioritize work.7. Ability to prepare statistical reports.8. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.9. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.Accountabilities Shared By All Employees1. Consistently performs job responsibilities with a positive attitude and in a manner consistent with the County's mission and values.2. Develops and maintains a respectful and collaborative professional relationship with all County employees and the public we serve.3. Values and respects the diversity each employee brings to the organization.4. Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.5. Complies with all rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment.Work Environment and Physical DemandsThe primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 100% of the time indoors. May require travel to offsite locations and minimal attendance at evening meetings. Will have infrequent exposure to health hazards and accidents; requires a low level of physical effort. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota. Responsibility for Public Contact Minimal. Hours of Work Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include hours outside of normal work hours on occasion.