Payroll Manager
Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
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Job Summary
Position Description
About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD)
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County employing over 1200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth reducing racial disproportionality and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.
About the Human Resources (HR) Division:
The Human Resources (HR) division provides overall policy direction on human resources management and administrative support to all staff. It oversees various actions to develop the human capital and talent of Harris County Juvenile Probation (HCJPD). This division is responsible for recruitment hiring benefits compensation organizational development employee relations and training. HR plays a strategic role in business management and the fostering of a positive workplace culture which contributes significantly to HCJPDs overall success.
Position Overview:
Under general supervision the Payroll Manager will assist the Director of Human Resources by managing approximately 1100 positions within the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD). Individuals in this position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing and position control for 24-hour facilities including the use of time clocks (IntelliTime) ensuring accurate and timely submission of employees time entries managing the payroll team maintaining payroll records conducting audits and developing effective working partnerships with the departments employees. This role will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with U.S. Labor laws regulations and Harris County policies and procedures. The Payroll Manager must have working knowledge of Harris County Personnel Policies & Procedures payroll procedures and related laws and possess excellent communication organization and detail-oriented skills to ensure a seamless flow of payroll operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Payroll Management & Processing:Oversees all payroll functions for the department ensurestimely and accurate processing of time entries to meet county deadlines manages payroll teamensures pay accuracy and resolves specialized and sensitive payroll issues and addition reviews and authorizes payroll and supplemental documents in coordination withthe Countys Human Resources & Talent (HRT) to ensure data entry accuracy.
- Position Control:Manages all aspects of Position Control including position classificationsapproved by human resources position changes transfers and employee status changes suchas promotions terminations incentives allowances and other related functions.
- Collaboration:Collaborates with department administration and HR to ensure salaries align withpositions and job code classifications and manage departmental leaves with accurate payroll tracking and coordination.
- Communication: Serves as a liaison between departments the Harris County Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB) HRT and the Harris County Auditors Office.
- Employment Verifications & Audits:Responds and processes written employmentverifications liaises with external auditors and manages payroll audits.
- Payroll & Benefits Onboarding: Works closely with the departments Human Resources team duringthe onboarding process providing payroll and benefits training for new hires and currentemployees.
- Record Keeping & Reporting: Prepares and maintains records and reports of departmentpayroll transactions.
- Team Management: Manages assigned staff by evaluating job performance and providingcoaching guidance and training to cultivate a high-performing team.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Human ResourcesAdministration or other business-related field and
Five (5) years of payroll experience including
Two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
OR
Associates Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Human ResourcesAdministration or other business-related field and
Seven (7) years of payroll experience including
Two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Working knowledge of Harris County Personnel Policies & Procedures payroll procedures andrelated laws.
Comprehensive knowledge of FLSA EEOC Workers Compensation and ADA.
Working knowledge of Texas Juvenile Justice Department and TX Education Agency standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft (STARS) and payroll software (IntelliTime).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to lead and work collaboratively as a team.
Ability to meet deadlines.
- Upon receiving a conditional job offer all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
- All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the countys drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
- In the event of a public emergency declared by the county staff may be assigned to other duties facilities or departments under the supervision of another county department.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
- Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
- Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
- This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Grant-funded Full-time
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Occasional weekends holidays and overtime may be required based on the specific needs anddemands of the department.
Salary:
- $88316.80 -$96096.00 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
Open Position Location:
Human Resources (1200 Congress)
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
