About the Department

Payroll Assistant is the entry-level position within the series.  A new hire may be placed as either a Payroll Assistant or a Payroll Generalist, depending on their qualifications.  Incumbents hired and classified as a Payroll Assistant may ask for a reclassification to Payroll Generalist after (1) meeting the qualifications of a Payroll Generalist, and (2) two years employment as a Payroll Assistant with satisfactory evaluations.

APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:

• To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
• Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
• Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
• The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
• Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Finalists may be invited to a second interview with members of the administration.

Position Duties

Incumbents perform clerical and technical payroll duties under close supervision while they accomplish the following key skills set:

• Learn systems, procedures, and policies
• Develop technical, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate initiative and professional office behavior
• Collect and process time reports, overtime reports, and absence reports
• Run payroll processes for temporary employees and student help
• Track and report temporary employee time utilization for maximum days and hours
• Assist the Payroll Supervisor with year-end processes
• Assist the Payroll Generalists and Supervisor with other payroll tasks
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and exhibit professional behavior
• Other duties as assigned