Human Resources / Payroll Specialist

Human Resources / Payroll Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Description:

The City of Schulenburg is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources/Payroll Specialist to perform duties essential to maintaining employee records, executing payroll, and providing customer service at City Hall.

Duties:

· Perform all functions of payroll both bi-weekly and semi-monthly.

· Manages personnel files, leave tracking, and employee certifications.

· Coordinates employee hiring, onboarding, and termination processes.

· Supports employee benefit enrollments and acts as liaison with providers.

· Assists the City Administrator in drafting and maintaining personnel policies.

· Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.

· Assists in handling employee grievances and supports conflict resolution efforts.

· Coordinates and tracks employee training and professional development.

· Files all human resources related reports monthly and quarterly.

· Organize and pay monthly employee benefits premiums.

· Occasionally answer phones and provides front desk customer service.

· Any other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources management or a related field, and/or at least five (5) years of experience in human resources management or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct the duties listed above. Experience with ERP Pro (Incode) 9 or 10 is preferred.

Knowledge of:

- Human resources laws and practices

- Payroll laws and practices

- Records retention for personnel files

- Human resources office practices

Skill and Ability to:

- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

- Establish effective working relationships with co-workers.

- Write clear, accurate, and timely documentation.

- Exercise sound judgment in interpretations and decisions; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, clients, citizens, and vendors.

Physical Requirements:

Physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs. (i.e. boxes, files, etc.), ability to bend and reach, ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time, ability to sit in a chair for extended periods of time in addition to standing for extended periods of time.

Benefits:

· Paid Health Insurance (Dependent Assistance Available)

· 2:1 matching retirement benefit (Texas Municipal Retirement System)

· Paid Dental and Vision Insurance

· Paid Life Insurance

· Paid Vacation (Two weeks)

· Paid Holidays (15 per year)

· Paid Sick leave

· Longevity Pay

· Education / License Pay

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person