Human Resource Technician Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

Positing Title:

Providence, RI

• Admin/Clerical
• DOA•Accounts and Control•N/A•Human Resource Technician•Central Payroll Account Processor

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Conduct pre-audit of documents and/or computer files received in a centralized office in connection with, payroll vouchers, adjustment vouchers, state payrolls and pension payrolls in order to determine their accuracy, legality and compliance with federal regulations and state policies and procedures. To update and maintain state payroll and pension data. To examine personnel and pension action forms, payroll vouchers and payroll deductions to determine accuracy and proper authorization, and ensure associated payments and deductions are made as authorized. To correct erroneous payroll and pension payments, update computer files with such corrections and communicate with departments regarding corrections and the proper processing of payroll and pension forms. To assure the legality, accuracy, and propriety of department financial transactions by verifying their conformance to federal and state laws, personnel rules, contractual agreements, administrative regulations, and department policies and procedures. To assist in the preparation of periodic and annual employer tax returns, calendar year-end wage and tax statements (W-2’s), and duplicate and corrected year-end wage and tax statements (W-2’s). To review various business processes and practices used for effectiveness, economy, efficiency and compliance with federal and state laws, policies and procedures, as well as internal policies and procedures. To provide instruction and advice to state employees and departments and act as a liaison between the department, other state agencies and vendors. To do related work as required.

Skills:

Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with departments and ensure proper processing of forms.

Experience:

Experience in payroll processing, auditing, or a similar role.

Minimum Education Level:

Associates’ degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.