PAYROLL SPECIALIST/HW

An employee in this class, under the general supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, performs payroll functions ensuring that HealthWest’s payroll records accurately reflect work hours, wages and deductions. In addition, the Payroll Specialist performs challenging clerical and technical account keeping tasks in compliance with well-established departmental policies and procedures. A Payroll Specialist prepares and processes the HealthWest bi-weekly payrolls and maintains and updates payroll records and prepares required payroll reports. The Payroll Specialist performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

1. Have an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major in accounting, business administration or other business-related field AND two (2) years of experience in payroll processing for a including preparing journal entries and account reconciliation;
OR
Have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or other business-related field.
2. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
3. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required
1. Bilingual candidates highly desired.
2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class works in a variety of office settings.

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT
Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.