JOB
**This position is only open to King County employees we are not currently on probation**Learn how Metro connects you with what mattersWith over 3,000 + Transit Operators, The Bus Operations Division provides exemplary bus service to people in King County. The Payroll Specialist (Timekeeper) will be responsible for processing payroll and timekeeping actions and assisting in payroll related activities, maintaining human resources and payroll related records, and providing information to management and employees regarding compensation and employment.Recruitment details: We are accepting applications from candidates internal to King County who have completed any probationary periods. This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Careen Service (CS) and one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) .This recruitment may also be used to create an eligibility pool of qualified candidates for both positions to fill future CS and SDA openings in this classification and workgroup, for use up to 12 months after the creation of the pool, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As the Payroll Specialist, you will: Prepare and process Transit employees' time reportingGather payroll data for analysis, time entry, and processing timekeeping records for assigned basesAudit and correct employee time entries for the current payroll periodPerform preliminary analysis and audits for bi-weekly payroll productionGenerate HASTUS and PeopleSoft reports (daily and bi-weekly) utilizing the information database; schedule reports and queriesExecute payroll time entry functions; identify and resolve data entry and processing problems; troubleshoot and resolve all errors in a timely mannerExecute payroll time entry feeders from HASTUS to PeopleSoft Time and Labor moduleMeet all established payroll deadlinesEnsure all processed employee time is accurateUse Transit's PARS/Payroll action resolution for Transit basesAudit, troubleshoot, analyze, and correct employee recordsFunction as payroll resource and subject matter expert for base chiefs and supervisorsRespond to questions from employees regarding payroll and payroll related mattersTrain Transit Operations employees for payroll and related PeopleSoft functionsResearch payroll discrepancies and request manual checks from Payroll Operations as required for Transit employeesEnter or request past payroll period adjustments or retro payments as requiredProvide verification of employment for all Transit employeesIdentify overpayments and work with the employee and base staff to resolveAll other timekeeping duties as needed for Transit employees
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application & Selection ProcessRequired1. Complete online application with at least 10 years of job experience listed.2. Answers to all the supplemental questions.3. A letter of interest no longer than one page answering the following question "How does your experience and skills meet the qualifications and job responsibilities for this position?" Applicant materials will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Any additional attachments such as a resume will not be reviewedWork ScheduleThe work week is 40 hours, Monday through Friday. This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is eligible for overtime pay if scheduled.Work Location The primary location of this position will be at a Metro Base location TBD.This is a hybrid position, Monday thru Friday with a minimum of 3 days in office and is subject to change.Union RepresentationProfessional and Technical Employees, Local 17 Transit Administrative SupportClass Code207110For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
[email protected] County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workplace and workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding values--we are one team, we solve problems, we focus on the customer, we drive for results, we are racially just, we respect all people, we lead the way, we are responsible stewards. We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
