Payroll/HR Officer

Description

The primary responsibilities of the Payroll/HR Officer (Human Resources Officer 1) position are to assist in processing the agency’s payroll, maintain personnel records of agency employees, advise agency employees regarding human resources related issues, and provides routine information to staff.

Duties

60% Prepares and processes the agency’s payroll biweekly. Maintains and monitors current accrual use for agency. Completes personnel action changes. Provide HR related assistance to employees and staff. Maintain personnel records and updates as required. Performs candidate reference checks and processes preemployment documentation, background checks and onboarding process. Completes offboarding tasks related to separating employees.

35% Scheduling and coordination of and set up for multiple agency related initiatives and meetings. Provide administrative support to the agency Director. Serve as backup to attend and take minutes for Senior Leadership Meetings. Maintain internal policy and procedure renewal dates. Processes multiple county-wide employee incentive programs annually. Tracks completion of probationary and annual evaluations. Scanning and filing sensitive documents. Translation requests, business cards ordering, and provides finance department with requested documentation.

5% Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of two years technical training in personnel practices, human relations, labor studies, public administration or similar field. Also requires one year of experience in a human resources environment.

• Or two courses or twelve months experience in business mathematics, one course or six months experience in typing or keyboarding, one course or six months experience in office practices and procedures, one course or six months experience in word processing, one course or six months experience in human resource management, and one course or six months experience in labor relations. Also requires one year of experience in a human resources environment.

Supplemental Information

Unusual Working Conditions/Hazards
The position requires no unusual effort. The work is mostly sedentary. The incumbent works in
an office setting where the probability of injuries is low. Normal safety precautions such as
avoiding trips and falls are required.