Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Perform all aspects of the payroll process and communicate with departments to ensure paycheck accuracy including verifying timesheets, and monitoring for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Enter and maintain employee data into the payroll system including payroll changes, garnishments, benefits, additional earnings, and tax information utilizing Tyler Technologies payroll platform.
• Prepare and process payroll and accounts payable checks relating to the payroll process bi-weekly.
• Balance and remit all payroll-related taxes, benefits, and other withholdings, on time.
• Prepare, process, and disburse W-2 information, state and federal payments, and unemployment reports.
• Administration of the KPERS website for police and fire employees only, including enrolling and terming employees and uploading payroll bi-weekly.
• Train new employees and supervisors on time entry functions and approvals.
• Administration of benefit plans, including but not limited to processing enrollments, changes, and termination of benefits, including COBRA, reconciling monthly bills, and conducting the annual open enrollment.
• Administer worker’s compensation program; submitting and monitoring claims, serving as a liaison to injured workers.
• Process FMLA leave requests and keep logs of all FMLA usage. Communicate with employees and supervisors regarding usage, especially when leave entitlement runs low.
• Lead the Safety and Wellness Committees
• Performs other duties as required.

• General knowledge of accounting procedures, financial reporting, and taxes.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of wellness and insurance
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding employee benefits including FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, and COBRA.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with all levels of staff, vendors, and the public.
• Independent decision-making and discretion are involved in this position, requiring the ability to make decisions about handling payroll and benefit conflicts, and prioritizing daily work assignments to perform daily duties efficiently.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related fields required.
• At least three years of payroll experience is required.
• Prior benefits administration experience is preferred.

• Occasional maximum lift of 20 lbs from floor to waist; occasional forward reach; occasional crouch/bed; continuous bilateral hand coordination; continuous sit or stand; occasional walk.

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• I attest that I will only provide true and complete information. No requested information will be concealed. If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
• If selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover. Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City’s Director of Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.

At-Will Employment

Employment with the City of Andover is considered “at-will.” Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.

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