Payroll Assistant, NUTRITION SERVICES

About the role

The Payroll Assistant will support payroll practices for Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities

• Review, correct and maintain ancillary payroll records using an automated timekeeping system.
• Meet department and payroll deadlines.
• Calculate vacation time, weighted averages, and other various calculations.
• Process leave (sick, personal and vacation) requests and transfer them to the period totals report.
• Track absences to comply with district and department policy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll files.
• Communicate with the District payroll office to remain informed on payroll updates and changes.
• Prepare payroll adjustment report.
• Prepare and submit other payroll reports, such as the Overtime Report.
• Input schedules to the automated timekeeping system.
• Aid in the confirmation and compensation of all incentive programs.
• Answer external and internal payroll inquiries concerning hourly employees.
• Answer inquiries concerning employee leave balances.
• Support the department/district with regular and reliable attendance.
• Follow district/department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department director or designee.
• Use good body mechanics and follow safe working procedures including infection control.
• Report any unsafe condition to a manager or supervisor.
• Demonstrate no on-the-job injuries due to a lack of good safety practices.
• Report on-the-job accidents immediately to the manager or supervisor and complete an accident report.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, internet and departmental-specific applications, etc.
• Competency in basic accounting with a minimum of three (3) years experience in payroll functions is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with diverse internal and external publics.
• Ability to speak, read and understand the English language.

Pay

$32,367/CP-4 Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees.

Schedule

244 days