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JOB The City of Hamilton is an

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Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Performs professional and administrative work involving city-wide payroll operations, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of payroll. Administers Kronos time and attendance system, provides accounting support, maintains payroll related accounts and reports, and submits required information to pension programs and agencies. This position meets the definition of a confidential employee and participates as a member of the City negotiating team for collective bargaining units. Works closely under the direction and supervision of the Comptroller, but substantial leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment. While the work does not involve supervision over the work of other employees, establishing and maintaining close cooperative working relationships with other City employees and supervisory personnel in all City departments and divisions is required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Kronos Time and Attendance administrator; Prepares bi-weekly payroll for all City departments using web-based payroll and time and attendance applications, ensuring the accuracy and delivery of payroll payments; Creates and maintains new hire profiles in payroll and Kronos; Reviews all employee payroll timesheets for accuracy; Processes general wage increases in accordance with union contracts and city ordinances; Calculates retroactive pays; Enters and updates payroll deductions; Reconciles and balances payroll deductions; Complies with court orders, IRS levies, garnishments and related instructions; Completes employment verifications; Reports pension earnings monthly for PERS and Police and Fire Pensions; Processes payments of employee deductions to various vendors; Researches and completes all paperwork required by pension systems for new employees, retirees and any other information requested; Participates as a member of the City negotiating team for collective bargaining units; Enters and updates direct deposit information; Copies, faxes, files and mails financial and statistical reports and related information; Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized; Performs related work as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or possession of a GED (will be verified for finalists); and Experience with payroll systems and payroll reporting. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in accounting or closely related field. Kronos Time and Attendance experience.