Payroll & Benefits Specialist

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for bi-weekly payroll and payroll reports and the administration of the City’s benefits programs. The person in this position must function with a high degree of accuracy, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to maintain confidentiality. The minimum pay is $23. 20/hrPay is determined based on prior experience.

Consideration is given to previous relevant experience, as well as honorable military service time servedThis posting will close on August 10thEssential Functions Of WorkPerform all aspects of the payroll process and communicate with departments to ensure paycheck accuracy, including verifying timesheets and monitoring for accuracy and policy adherenceEnter and maintain employee data into the payroll system, including payroll changes, garnishments, benefits, additional earnings, and tax information, utilizing the Tyler Technologies payroll platformPrepare and process payroll and accounts payable checks relating to the payroll process bi-weeklyBalance and remit all payroll-related taxes, benefits, and other withholdings, on timePrepare, process, and disburse W-2 information, state and federal payments, and unemployment reportsAdministration of the KPERS website for police and fire employees only, including enrolling and terming employees and uploading payroll bi-weeklyTrain new employees and supervisors on time entry functions and approvalsAdministration of benefit plans, including but not limited to processing enrollments, changes, and termination of benefits, including COBRA, reconciling monthly bills, and conducting the annual open enrollmentAdminister worker’s compensation program; submitting and monitoring claims, serving as a liaison to injured workersProcess FMLA leave requests and keep logs of all FMLA usage.

Communicate with employees and supervisors regarding usage, especially when leave entitlement runs low. Lead the Safety and Wellness CommitteesPerforms other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESGeneral knowledge of accounting procedures, financial reporting, and taxesKnowledge of principles and practices of wellness and insuranceFamiliarity with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding employee benefits including FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, and COBRA.

Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with all levels of staff, vendors, and the publicIndependent decision-making and discretion are involved in this position, requiring the ability to make decisions about handling payroll and benefit conflicts, and prioritizing daily work assignments to perform daily duties efficientlyQUALIFICATIONSMinimum of three (3) years of experience in finance, human resources, or a related field requiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related discipline preferredAn equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be consideredCertified Payroll Professional (CPP), ore relevant Human Resources certification such as:

PHR, SHRM-CP, PSHRA-CP, or SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or PSHRA-SCP preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSOccasional maximum lift of 20 lbs from floor to waist; occasional forward reach; occasional crouch/bed; continuous bilateral hand coordination; continuous sit or stand; occasional walk. BenefitsVacation Leave — Available after the end of the training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service. Sick Leave - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period. Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays. Medical and Dental Insurance – The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans.

Available 1st of the month following the date of hire. Retirement – After the training period, the City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total employer contribution of 10%. YMCA DiscountEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and ConfidentialTuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)Life Insurance for employee and dependents - After 90 days paid by the CityDisability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the CityThank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.

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If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissalIf selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover.

Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicantI authorize the City of Andover to contact references provided for employment reference checksEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ada)The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City’s Director of Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTDrug-Free WorkplaceThe City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment. At-Will EmploymentEmployment with the City of Andover is considered “at-will. ” Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me.

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