Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position Description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist will represent Human Resources in various capacities by communicating information, monitoring, and processing paperwork for District Clerk employees, such as W-4 changes, name changes and verification of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for all full-time employees while verifying that all payroll reports are accurate.
• Process all benefit updates and new hires insurance for all full-time employees.
• Interacts with all levels of management and employees regarding payroll, benefit inquiries and other Organizational updates.
• Assists with Job Fairs and with the High School Internship Program.
  
  
  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Qualifying applicants must complete the Harris County District Clerk Skills Test (linked below) with a minimum score of 80%.

https://es.eskill.com/es/quiz/?testId=a60069ee2160068b

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of related experience in a Human Resources environment
• Must possess knowledge of STARS (PeopleSoft)
• Must possess at least two (2) years of Payroll experience
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have excellent presentation, analytical, decision-making, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Must be capable of working under stress and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Assists with employee and retiree inquiries regarding all aspects of benefits, retirement, and wellness.
• Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently and make sound decisions while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Must have knowledge and be able to interpret the laws, regulations and policies that govern Human Resources issues
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States
• Testing will be required
  
  
  

Qualifying applicants must complete the Harris County District Clerk Skills Test (linked below) with a minimum score of 80%.

https://es.eskill.com/es/quiz/?testId=a60069ee2160068b

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Monday - Friday | 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
  
  
  

Salary:

• $28.00 - $32.00 Hourly
• Based on 26 Pay Periods
• Plus, benefits
  
  
  

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.