Payroll Specialist

*General Summary* *The City of Richland is looking for an enthusiastic Payroll Specialist to join our team.
The ideal candidate has a strong sense of ownership and thrives on serving others.
This position serves in a single person payroll area of responsibility and has a backup in place to cover time off.
Currently, the City has 579.
5 FTE's and 7 Collective Bargaining Agreements.
* * Target Hiring Range: $30.
65 - $36.
78 Hourly (DOQ)* * GENERAL SUMMARY* Performs difficult administrative support work assisting in the planning, coordination and implementation of functions related to payroll administration; interacts with department supervisors/managers and employees by providing customer service and technical assistance requiring a thorough knowledge and understanding of payroll policies, procedures, practices and automated systems, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Finance Manager (“supervisor”).
* CORE VALUES* All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City.
The values of _Teamwork_, _Integrity_, and _Excellence_ promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
*Minimum Qualifications* *SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS* Valid driver's license.
* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience providing administrative support and payroll administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Desirable Qualifications* * Intermediate or higher proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
* Experience with payroll for collective bargaining agreements.
* Experience with implementation of payroll software or data conversion.
*Supplemental Information* Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing, and an interview process.
Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.
*Summary of City of Richland benefits for IAFF R&F and IAFF-BC affiliated staff (union-represented employees):* * LEOFF Health and Welfare Trust 6-B medical and vision plan (employee/employer contributions), including employer contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account * City-paid dental plan * City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary) * Long-Term Disability Insurance (employee/employer contributions) * Participation in the State of Washington's LEOFF II Pension Plan * 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday * Retirement Medical Trust * City-match deferred compensation plan 457 * IAFF = 4% Match of top step FF max * IAFF-BC = 4% Match of base rate * Vacation Leave * Sick Leave * Longevity Pay * Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care) * Fire Education Incentive Program * Employee Assistance Program _Vacation Leave Accural Rates_ * Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
See CBA for eligibility requirements.
For 2023-2025 IAFF R&F CBA, rates are as follows for shift employees: *Length of Service / **Monthly Rate of Vacation Credit in Hours\** 0 through 9 years / 14 10 through 15 years / 16.
25 16 through 20 years / 19 Over 20 years / 21 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.
65 - $42.
91 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Office Work Location: In person