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City of Lubbock

Payroll Technician

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What they do

A Human Resources Clerk or Technician provides a variety of specialized clerical duties in support of HR services and programs within an organization or company. Processes requisitions to fill vacancies, posts job vacancies, coordinate and maintains relationships with recruiting agencies, monitors open posting activity and processes applications. May act as an advisor regarding HR policies and programs.

$46,520 / year median in Texas

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Receives, prepares, reviews, and coordinates a variety of payroll and personnel input forms. Enters required data into payroll/personnel information system. Coordinate the payroll process which includes balancing, adjusting, and reversing payroll documents; Provide documentation for IRS levies, child support payments, bankruptcy notices, and other reports. Generate tax documents, contribution reports and other payroll reports; Assist employees in making payroll deduction changes; Enter data into payroll/personnel system using a computer; Review edit reports and enter corrections as necessary; Submit requests through report generator program to prepare and run special reports. Distribute payroll reports to departments; Perform a variety of clerical duties including payroll recordkeeping and filing; Perform related duties as directed.
Human Resources:
Ensures accurate and timely processing of employee wage and personnel information into the Human Resources database; Consistently collects codes and enters various employee data into Human Resources while adhering to policies and procedures; Effectively communicates with HR and Payroll to ensure correct and timely entry of all data; perform periodic auditing for accuracy; and make data corrections when necessary; Maintains various types of employee files, to include create new employee files and termination files; Maintain records of budget status; Perform related duties as directed. Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to six years of responsible clerical or financial recordkeeping experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Knowledge of:
Basic principles and practices for payroll processing.
Ability to:
Operate a computer terminal for data input; Understand and apply a variety of policies and procedures related to payroll processing; Accurately complete and enter payroll documents; Work effectively with employees and supervisors; Communicate effectively with others. Physical Requirements Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds; Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds; Stand and walk during the shift; Occasionally bend and kneel during the shift; Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.