WHO MAY APPLY:  This position is open to the public.

SUMMARY:
This Special Duty/Term-Limited Temporary Payroll Specialist position at the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is an exciting opportunity to join a team responsible for processing a complex payroll for more than 1,000 employees in KCSO! The payroll processes performed are some of the most complicated in the county and contain many variables based on the language of multiple labor contracts, Sheriff's Office policies, procedures and past practices. The successful candidate welcomes new challenges and is able to analyze, investigate and problem solve. The position will work directly with all levels of management and provide high-level customer service to commissioned and non-commissioned roles.  
This position will also support the Payroll Team on a project.  

DURATION:  This term-limited temporary position is eligible for benefits, and is expected to last approximately 6-9 months.  If filled internally, it will be as a special duty assignment.

WORK LOCATION: King County Courthouse, 516 Third Ave., Seattle 98104

WORK SCHEDULE: This position is full-time and overtime eligible with prior supervisor approval. Typical work schedule is 40-hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, but may vary by assignment. Additional hours may be necessary to respond to workload needs, which may include evenings and weekends.  

Teleworking Requirement:
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

The responsibilities and functions of the Term-Limited Temporary Payroll Specialist classification include but are not limited to the following duties:

• Process overtime, attendance, holiday pay, action pay, step increases, leave donations and all other routine maintenance functions. 
• Prioritize and monitor workload to ensure deadlines are met. 
• Review overtime slips for coding and compliance, validation reports for overtime accuracy and attendance reports for accuracy. 
• Review, calculate and process specialty pay(s) including; lead, out of class, standby, and contract related premiums. Periodically, audit special records to ensure labor contracts and MOUs are met. 
• Interpret established payroll rules and procedures for labor contracts in addition to County and State rules and regulations to internal and external customers. Respond to third party inquiries regarding employee payroll data. 
• Process incoming mail and documents, identifying priorities and time sensitive material. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Promote atmosphere of teamwork. 
• Perform special assignments as needed. 
• Organize, oversee, and maintain payroll files. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years demonstrated experience performing financial/payroll processes with knowledge and skills in the following areas:
•    Interpreting and analyzing policies and procedures;
•    Advanced problem-solving skills;
•    Ability to respond to unanticipated requests and work in a high-pressured environment with strict deadlines while remaining calm and professional;
•    Strong ability to organize and multi-task, working with various forms of data;
•    Work cohesively with a team to meet objectives as well as work independently with minimal supervision;
•    Proven experience validating and reconciling reports;
•    Basic skills in Microsoft Office Excel, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel;
•    Exceptional communication and customer service skills (with diverse audiences) orally, written and in person and the ability to be diplomatic and sensitive while effectively communicating information;
•    Reliable and predictable attendance
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Experience working with large payroll systems such as PeopleSoft, Enterprise, etc.
•    Experience processing payroll for 200 or more employees.
•    Experience working with multiple union contracts and applying terms within a payroll system.
•    Experience in creating Excel spreadsheets for data analysis including data filter, subtotals and pivot tables.
•    Knowledge of payroll compliance laws.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•    Must pass thorough background investigation, including a polygraph

TO APPLY: Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application.

Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.
 
•    King County Application (applying online satisfies this)
•    Cover letter
•    Complete answers to all the supplemental questions.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jessica Lussier, Human Resources Analyst - Senior
206-263-2542
Jessica.Lussier@kingcounty.gov

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by PSEU: Public Safety Employees Union.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

• submit proof of vaccination, or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.