Payroll/Human Resources Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Payroll-HR Specialist has primary responsibility

for processing county-wide payroll and all associated tasks involving

the recruitment, retention and hiring of employees. The position also

provides administrative support to the Human Resources Director,

ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations. This role involves

maintaining employee records, assisting with recruitment and onboarding,

and supporting daily HR functions. Examples of Duties Payroll Bi-weekly

payroll processing for all county employees. Reconcile billings for all

payroll deductions (health, life, disability insurance; deferred

compensation; garnishments; flexible benefits; dues; state and federal

taxes; retirement, voluntary insurances, and HRA). Process records for

new employees and track new employees; benefits, raises. Also track

employees promoted or reclassified for appropriate increases and report

to state. Calculate benefit adjustments, deductions and payouts as a

result of employment status changes such as termination,

promotion/demotion, retirement, family status change, etc Process

adjustments as a result of 3rd party insurances such as disability,

worker\'s compensation, etc.. Prepare quarterly reports and annual

reports for state and federal taxes. Process monthly and annual reports

such as retirement, life insurance, 1095\'s, and employee\'s W-2\'s.

Provide employees with updates on payrolls and benefit issues. Answer

any questions and concerns employees may have with regard to benefit

issues. Generate vouchers for payments via check or electronic fund

transfers. Generate payment batches and process electronic fund transfer

payments. Prepare payday and vacation schedules annually Track WRS and

ACA eligibility. EEOC Reporting Complete Employment Verifications,

Unemployment Surveys, Benefit confirmations, etc Complete annual

sick/vacation audit Clerical/Administrative Use specialized software

programs to maintain and update the county web site and job posting web

sites. Maintain working and archive office files, both paper and

electronic. Assist with preparing meeting agendas and associated

documents for County Committees. Answer the phone and respond to issues

or direct to the correct department. Maintain confidentiality of county

operations, personnel, payroll and medical information. Answer questions

from public and staff on a wide range of topics. Maintain County

In-House telephone directory. Assemble flyers, newsletters, marketing

materials using various word processing and desktop publishing software.

Compile and analyze various data related to human resources including

compilation of reports, spreadsheets, charts and graphs. Human Resource

Functions Assist in ensuring that proper documentation is acquired and

maintained in personnel and medical files. Assist with filing and

tracking of Worker\'s Compensation claims. Assist with conducting

orientation with new employees regarding benefits, policies and

procedures. Assist with administering skills testing of applicants.

Assist with education and tracking of State and Federal Family and

Medical Leave Requests. Research information for labor negotiation

preparations and assist in drafting collective bargaining unit

agreements and side letters. Assemble and distribute employment vacancy

notices utilizing a variety of agencies and on-line recruitment web

sites. Assist with updating and maintaining Human Resource related

information on the county web site and social media platforms. Assist in

maintaining and updating county safety, personnel and procedure manuals.

Assist with coordination and facilitation of employee recognition and

training events. Assist with maintaining the electronic employment

Application, Performance Evaluation And Job Description Software. Assist

in compiling and submitting the county\'s Civil Rights Compliance Plan

as required. Respond to external agency requests for personnel related

materials. A sist with compiling and analyzing human resource data

including demographics, turnover, leave utilization, etc. Assist with

onboarding of new staff including coordination with departments,

Information Technology, Payroll and maintaining the onboarding software.

Assist with preparing materials for and making presentations related to

recruitment, including school presentations, Career events and Job

Fairs. Other duties as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree in Human Resources, Business

Administration, Accounting or related field. Combination of five years

of payroll and human resource experience. Working knowledge of, and/or

demonstrated ability to quickly learn in-house computer systems.

Preference for experience working with governmental accounting and

payroll processing involving State of Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund

Benefits. Significant Computer Experience, Preference For Experience

with software used by Department (electronic mail, scheduling, Microsoft

Office 365, NeoGov, Logos/New World Systems, and Internet.) Meet bonding

requirements. Reliable transportation or a valid driver\'s license.

Physical Requirements A. Sit for extended periods of time. B. Extensive

keyboarding and viewing of a computer monitor. C. Dexterity sufficient

to type, answer a telephone and use a 10-key calculator. D. Vision

sufficient to read a computer monitor and written documents. E. Requires

minimal lifting, occasionally up to 20 lbs. F. Auditory ability

sufficient to hear and interpret speech in a standard meeting setting.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs Other: Complete job description and

benefit package available at www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs or by

contacting 715-373-6181, humanresources@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. 117 E 5th

Street, Washburn, WI 54891. EEO