Job Information
Chelan County PUD Payroll Specialist I or Sr. in Wenatchee, Washington
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to payroll, payroll taxes, and deductions. Additionally, share why is it important for payroll staff to be reliable and present in the workplace.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for July 18.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
The starting hiring range for the Payroll Specialist will be $28.96 per hour to $36.20 per hour, with a maximum opportunity of up to $43.44 per hour with tenure and strong performance.
The starting hiring range for the Payroll Specialist will be $35.92 per hour to $44.90 per hour, with a maximum opportunity of up to $53.88 per hour with tenure and strong performance.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org{rel="nofollow"}.
JOB POSTING
This position will be filled at the Payroll Specialist I or the Payroll Specialist Senior level, contingent upon the qualifications of the selected applicant.
Payroll Specialist I Overview This position performs the duties necessary to process payroll, reconcile variances and prepare reports in an accurate and timely manner. Monitors payroll activities for compliance with local, state, and federal government regulations, District policies, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Provides customer service for payroll related questions and issues; and supports supervisors on their payroll duties/functions and time-entry operators.
Payroll Specialist Senior Overview This position performs duties necessary to independently and with minimal assistance process the bi-weekly regular payroll, prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll taxes, reconcile variances and prepare moderately complex reports in an accurate and timely manner while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal government regulations. Adhere to District policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement terms. Provide customer service for payroll related questions and support supervisors with time-entry and payroll related duties. Contribute to payroll process improvements and technology advancements.
Payroll Specialist I Responsibilities
Process employee time and labor data to payroll