Salary: $124,488.00 - $157,809.60 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2024RJ20979
Department: DHR - Dept. of Human Resources
Division: Central Employee Svcs Div
Opening Date: 03/27/2024
Closing Date: 5/2/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR COMPETITIVE CANDIDATES WILL BE ON MAY 2, 2024. INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED WITH COMPETITIVE CANDDIATES IN MID MAY.
King County Department of Human Resources is seeking a seasoned people leader who is customer-focused, collaborative, and results-driven to manage our Central Payroll Operations. Our i deal candidate values diversity and approaches situations with a focus on racial equity and will have a history of proven leadership skills necessary to oversee the day-to-day central payroll production operation for King County.

This position is responsible for managing a large team within the Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations Section (BPROS). This team is responsible for producing pay for 19,000 employees with an annual payroll totaling $2 billion dollars; payroll taxes with an annual tax liability of about $300 million dollars in a multi-state environment plus W-2 forms; and the related payroll accounting functions. This position also provides guidance and expertise to county leadership and departments on payroll related questions, federal and state laws, and other payroll matters, and serves as the PeopleSoft Payroll Module business owner.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only county in the United States named after one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, Martin Luther King, Jr. County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and the Central Payroll Operations Manager has a strong role in advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all county employees.

ABOUT KING COUNTY (GREATER SEATTLE METRO AREA)
King County has a very strong and resilient economy and an environment where people and businesses can thrive. Located on Puget Sound in Washington State, and covering 2,134 square miles, King County is nearly twice as large as the average county in the United States. With more than 2 million people, it also ranks as the 13th most populous county in the nation.

King County is comprised of 39 cities and is truly an international destination, with over 100 languages spoken in the region and 30 million visitors annually. King County is home to the City of Seattle, suburban cities, small towns, islands, and rural communities, as well as forests, bodies of water, and farmlands.

Cities within King County frequently appear on "Best Places to Live" lists and it is #4 on the Forbes "The Best Places for Business and Careers" List. Many King County communities have highly rated schools, nationally recognized restaurants, vibrant recreation, and numerous cultural opportunities. Housing options range from easy-to-access islands, downtown high-rises, and distinct Seattle neighborhoods to suburban developments that boast walkable amenities.
Job Duties

KEY DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTATIONS
Reporting to the BPROS Manager, the Central Payroll Operations Manager is responsible for providing collaborative leadership and a clearly articulated vision for responsibly managing daily operations. This position works and provides guidance with division staff, department leaders, the County Executive office, and separately elected leaders, where applicable, to manage services.

As the Central Operations Payroll Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and supervise staff (approximately 13 employees).
• Serve as a key strategic and technical adviser to executive-level Management and county departments on payroll related guidance and issues.
• Direct the development and implementation of strategic goals, vision, workforce management, performance measures, strategies, policies, best practices, and initiatives.
• Establish common goals, make, or recommend decisions regarding payroll practices, strengthen collaboration between agencies, and ensure compliance with laws and labor contracts.
• Direct and shape systems to promote an organizational culture that supports continuous improvement (LEAN) and embraces equity and social justice for employees.
• Foster a culture of innovation and sustained change with a strong sense of how to develop and offer new products and services.
• Leverage the County's information and business intelligence systems to drive operational improvements with a focus on performance, measurement, and accountability.
• Utilize internal and external resources, technology, and continuous improvement techniques to report metrics, improve processes, create more capacity, and deliver greater value to our customers and community.
• Oversee and/or conduct internal reviews of complex payroll and benefit practices to identify risks, analyze options and make recommendations for corrective actions.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE WILL

• Have strong experience and grounding with managing payroll operations and payroll processing, includes tax filing and W-2 form production.
• Have strong analytical and communications skills with the ability to analyze detailed data, draw conclusions, and present findings/recommendations.
• Have a solid understanding of complex enterprise payroll and/or human capital management systems and operations.
• Have strong knowledge and understanding of federal and state payroll, benefits, and retirement regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements for compliance.
• Bring a strong background in managing and providing strategic leadership to multi-faceted organizations, including working collaboratively at all levels.
• Have an exceptional record of successfully managing, developing, and/or implementing strategic initiatives, policies, systems to achieve these outcomes.
• Be customer-focused and comfortable advising and partnering with senior and executive-level management about complex initiatives, policies, and issues.
• Understand how to manage complex projects including scoping and organizing resources, developing work programs, and facilitating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Be an excellent people leader and understand how to manage through others. Have strategies and ideas to continue to build on a culture of employee engagement which supports the development, learning, coaching, and team building necessary for the workforce of the future.
• Be able to persevere and adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation is highly desired.

Supplemental Information
Who May Apply
This exciting opportunity is open to all applicants and will remain open until filled. A King County application is required, and we highly encourage candidates to submit a letter of interest as part of your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants can be invited to interview at any time during the process.
For more information: Confidential inquiries are welcome to contact Robert James at Robert.James@kingcounty.gov , 206-263-9414, or on LinkedIn.

Teleworking Requirement The work associated with this position will be performed predominately through a hybrid work schedule of onsite and remote work. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
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Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement above.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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