PAYROLL & BENEFITS COORDINATOR

Tuolumne County Human Resources is seeking an experienced individual to perform complex and difficult work in support of preparation, review, and maintenance of the County’s payroll system, benefits administration, and data functions; ensures all Human Resources related payroll and benefits deadlines are met; ensures validation and accuracy of payroll data entered, interprets a variety of rules and regulations for FLSA, Personnel Policies and MOU compliance.  Will prepares employee and position control reports, allocated position lists, and other and related records; researches, analyzes, and resolves pay and benefits related issues and/or discrepancies; maintains Human Resources payroll records and files; interacts with management, supervisors, and employees; and ensures adherence to established payroll policies, procedures, rules and regulations; administers employee benefit programs, including eligibility, orientations, and enrollment.  The coordinator also performs a wide range of specialized administrative support services related to the Human Resources and Risk Management Department.  Performs other duties as assigned.

This is the fully competent single class that performs the full range of professional human resources payroll and benefits functions.  Incumbents are expected to have specific knowledge of program and functional areas of the Human Resources / Risk Management Division.  Positions at this level are distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst series by the performance of the full specialized range of payroll and benefits duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.  Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit and may provide lead and/or functional direction to technical and support staff in implementing services to other departments. 

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business, public administration, or a related field; OR graduation from a two–year college and certification as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Three (3) years of progressively responsible human resources payroll and benefits experience, preferably in the public sector. 

Completion of an approved formal certification program such as those developed by American Payroll Association (APA)/PayrollOrg which would lead to certification as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) can substitute for up to two years of college.

Additional professional experience specific to payroll and benefits administration may forgive the degree requirement on a four-to-one year ratio.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.

Interested individuals are encourage to apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tuolumnecounty