Under direction, is responsible for performing payroll and/or benefit functions; performs related duties as required. A tested eligible list is not active for this classification at this time, therefore, in accordance with Civil Service Rule X(E) , this position will be filled on a

PROVISIONAL

basis. At such time an examination is given for this classification, the preferred candidate serving in the class provisionally will be required to take the examination. The preferred candidate at that time must pass the exam to continue employment in this classification. If you would like additional information regarding this process, please contact the Civil Service Commission at 614-645-8301. (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Processes personnel/payroll transactions, adjustments and corrections into computerized payroll system; Compiles and prepares statistical reports, summaries, and statements related to payroll and/or benefits; Provides information to employees on payroll matters, benefit plans, and collective bargaining agreements; Identifies problem areas and recommends solutions in payroll/personnel procedural practices; Responds to questions or complaints regarding payroll; resolves problems by performing qualitative reviews of individual cases; Locates and consolidates various information for reports or to resolve conflicts or errors; Performs mathematical computations related to personnel activities, such as vacation or sick leave accrual, rates of pay for varying terms, and overtime dollars or compensation time earned; Prepares, audits, and validates payroll; maintains personnel record files; processes personnel transactions; Explains policies and procedures that may require rule interpretation in answering payroll/personnel inquiries; Prepares and processes forms for automatic payroll deductions such as insurance, garnishments, and bargaining unit contributions; Processes and tracks claims for short-term and long-term disability, injury leave, FMLA, and worker's compensation; Answers employees' questions regarding benefit insurance programs; answers questions regarding benefits such as retirement, group insurance, workers compensation, and tuition reimbursement; May communicate with physicians, hospitals, and employees regarding claims. Completion of the twelfth school grade and four (4) years of general office experience. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma. College training may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis (thirty (30) semester/forty-five (45) quarter credit hours equals one (1) year). Recruitment #: 26-0414-V3

Employment Type:

Full-Time (Provisional) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Alexander Henry Columbus Water & Power Office of the Public Utilities Director 37 W. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43215

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(614) 645-2784

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DPURecruitment@columbus.gov The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer