Payroll/Personnel Specialist

Ulster BOCES is seeking a Payroll/Personnel Specialist for an anticipated full-time, 12 month position. The ideal candidate has several years of relevant payroll and HRIS experience, as well as excellent technical skills and great attention to detail. In addition, the ideal candidate is results-driven, works well under pressure, and has a positive, can-do attitude. High integrity, a strong work ethic, honesty, and a collaborative spirit are a must. The position is client-facing and requires a high level of customer service and professional courtesy. This is an excellent opportunity for any payroll professional looking to enter the public education sector.

All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness examination applies.

Regionally competitive salary and benefits. Salary range: $60,000 to $67,000.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The work involves performing specialized payroll/ personnel related duties. The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves responsibility for the smooth integration and maintenance of payroll and personnel functions. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with leeway allowed for independent judgment. Does related work as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-time, 12 month
Monday through Friday

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

• Compiles payroll data, prepares and checks payrolls;
• Verifies employees’ net earnings for pay period based on salary deductions;
• Reviews payroll register to verify appropriate changes are made;
• Assigns deduction priorities and defines deduction schedules;
• Maintains accurate records and reports all payroll deductions, errors and omissions;
• Prepares records and reports for distribution;
• Balances payroll files including individual tax and earnings records, monthly and quarterly reports, and W-2’s to the accounting records;
• Resolves payroll processing problems on an on call, as needed, basis;
• Participates in the process which guides the integration of the payroll system with the data processing, accounting and personnel functions;
• Assists in the development of payroll forms and reports in conjunction with the finance and personnel departments;
• Prepares retirement payroll for certification;
• Sends payroll to Ulster County Civil Service for certification;
• Prepares letters and memoranda, documents meetings, answers questions and provides information on various matters;
• Attends trainings, seminars, etc., to keep informed of modern payroll/ personnel system methods;
• May perform other duties as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Either:

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District

BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.