Position Summary:

　　The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the efficient management of payroll functions and processes. Manages and oversees the day-to-day administration of the Payroll Department to include maintenance of all payroll records, resolution of payroll issues, the creation of salary reports, and ensuring all processes meet regulatory guidelines.

　　Essential Duties:

　　Administers payroll for the entire organization to include reviewing changes to employee benefit deductions and leave requests;Reviews timecard input from all departments and branches on a bi-weekly basis;Creates and reviews various bi-weekly payroll reports;Safeguards, maintains and controls financial and informational resources;Creates, maintains, distributes and transmits various payroll reports/schedules to appropriate internal and external reporting agencies according to designated timelines;Reviews employees tax and benefit information after employee or Human Resources enters such information into the payroll software;Communicates electronically with vendors (i.e., Lincoln Financial, Wage Works, United Way, etc.) the bi-weekly deduction amounts;Prepares and processes garnishments including child support levies in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations;Reviews calculations for annual salary and hourly pay increases;Prepares schedules/reports for annual financial audit, Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) audit and workers comp audit;Assists managers with reconciling their departments personnel budget, generating requests for journal entries as needed;Prepares forecasts and assists with monitoring salary budgets;Resolves issues with Paycom Payroll software modules, including troubleshooting error messages;Works with employees and vendors to resolve payroll issues referring questions to department manager, as needed;Calculates and tracks employee leave allowances communicating to employees and supervisors balance information, changes and updates;Initiates wire transfers for bi-weekly payroll and annual MSRA payment;Enters quarterly third-party sick pay reimbursements into Paycom;Replies to unemployment inquiries;Responds to payroll related employment, disability and housing verifications;Provides training to new employees and supervisors on payroll related materials;Prepares annual government surveys (payroll census);Keeps abreast of trends and developments in the Payroll industry.Standard Functions:

　　Serves on committees and participates in workshops, seminars, and training as requested;Represents Library at various outreach activities, as needed;Notifies Supervisor with suggested ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel and procedures and system-wide goals and objectives;Maintains good public relations with the community through contacts with public officials, community leaders, volunteers, Friends of the Library, appropriate school personnel, and the general public;Learns new skills and technologies to retain proficiency in areas of expertise;Is dependable and punctual;Maintains a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude and provides consistent customer service;Upholds all library policies and procedures as defined in Harford County Public Librarys Policies and Procedures Manual;Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:

　　Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources or related field;Four or more years of payroll related experience;Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certificate preferred;Computer experience using an automated Payroll system, preferably using Paycom and using Excel to create and maintain spreadsheets and reports;Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable criminal background report;Ability to work day, e ening and weekend hours.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Comprehensive knowledge of payroll, accounting, tax rules, regulations, and processes;Solid foundation of theories, principles, concepts and procedures in Human Resources;Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with multi-tasking and attention to detail;High degree of accuracy and strong analytical skills;Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion;Self-discipline and time management skills needed to work independently;Maintain positive, friendly and cooperative attitude with vendors and staff;Ability to create advanced reporting in Excel and knowledge of Microsoft Office;Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.Reporting Relationship:

　　This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Does not supervise staff. May supervise volunteers.

　　Work Environment:

　　Work requires occasional physical effort in handling of light materials, up to 30 pounds, in non-strenuous work environment. For example, set up and take down of tables, chairs or other equipment for meetings or events, pushing/pulling of library carts.Environment includes moderate noises (i.e. an office with conversations, photocopiers, and/or computer printers).Requires sitting and use of computer and keyboard for extended periods of time.Observes safe work place practices with uncluttered workspace, including office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, proper lifting techniques and following fire regulations.Ability to travel to branch/outside locations is required.Work Week:

　　Primary work schedule consists of weekday shifts, but may occasionally require evening and weekend hours.