Payroll Officer

The Payroll Officer will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments. Leveraging Workday's technology, process and reconcile monthly payroll for 700+ Hinds County Board of Supervisors employees. Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely. Maintain detailed and organized payroll records and processing steps. Prepare and settle payroll and tax related documents with Workday Compliance. Process wage garnishments and child support orders. Work with Accounting and Budget/Finance income tax/unemployment accounts. Assist with audits, resolve tax issues, and ad-hoc requests, and map earning and deduction codes to General Ledger. Respond to and resolve employee questions regarding payroll in a timely and thoughtful manner. Work with HR to validate data entry and process personnel changes within Workday. Audit employee changes to ensure employee records remain up to date. Respond to outside employment verifications. Reconcile, submit, and audit HR invoices. Recommend and implement process improvements that support efficiency and a positive employee experience. Run reports from Workday as requested. Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations for payroll processing (941, W-2, year-end, etc.) Support HR Team in other ad hoc duties. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. Physical Requirements The employee must be able to: Routine lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. Regularly stand for extended periods of time Constantly operate a computer Routine lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. Routine lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or business administration Or Graduation from an accredited four-year high school including or supplemented by course or courses in accounting or bookkeeping, and 7+ years of payroll processing experience is required experience processing payroll in Workday required. Terms of Employment This a non-exempt position. This is an At-Will employment position. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Hinds County to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hinds County prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts Hinds County's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law. Starting Salary $45,145 Job Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Mission Statement Hinds County Government is committed to the essentials in building a competitive future, enhancing the quality of life, ensuring a quality work force, promoting a more attractive business climate, and forging a stronger economy in our county for all citizens.