What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at City of Columbia, Missouri?
Company Description
The City of Columbia Missouri is a full service City located in the middle of the state in between Kansas City and St. Louis.
Role Description
The purpose of this job is to serve as lead position for performing clerical functions within the Payroll Department, including correcting errors, calculating pay, reviewing deductions, and balancing hours, pay, and payments accurately. Assumes responsibility for Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) documentation and reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administers and processes payroll, ensuring compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules and city ordinances.
- Maintains electronic employee time, attendance, and payroll records. Processes employee deductions, garnishments, and levies.
- Files tax and benefit reports.
- Creates and updates payroll standard operating procedures and trains other employees.