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Payroll Technician

Carroll County Government
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Payroll Technician

Information

  • Pay Range (Grade): $21.82 - $38.18 (H300)
  • Other Compensation Offered: Overtime, Compensatory Time, Flexible Work Schedule, Hybrid Telework Arrangements
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
  • Organization: Comptroller - Payroll
  • Location: County Office Building
  • Reports to: Payroll Manager
  • Classification: Non-Exempt (41140)

Who We Are

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.  

What You Will Do

As a part of the Department of the Comptroller, you will be supporting payroll operations. Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, you will help to ensure that employees receive their approved compensation in a timely and accurate manner. As the Payroll Technician, you will regularly interact with agencies and respond to staff in a supportive role while assisting the payroll team with compiling and reviewing payroll data. The work you do will support the payroll team and assist with compliance of all applicable laws and tax obligations.

Essential Duties

  • Greet and engage with employees in a professional and courteous manner for all their payroll needs. Serve as a point of contact for the payroll team.
  • Provide administrative and general technical support in overall office operations, assignments, and projects.
  • Compose, prepare, and process general and confidential correspondence, including routine reports, e-mail and faxes.
  • Maintain payroll information, files, and records, ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Compile and review timecard and payroll data and reports. Resolve basic discrepancies, calculate pay adjustments, and input data into payroll system.
  • Assist auditors by providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process and procedures.
  • Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
  • Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

How You Will Succeed

Your Skills

  • Time and Payroll Management Software (Introductory)
  • Payroll Regulations and Legislation (Introductory)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
  • Income Tax Regulations and Legislation (Introductory)
  • Bookkeeping (Introductory)

Your Strengths

  • Service Excellence
  • Decision Making
  • Collaborating with Others
  • Attention to Detail
  • Digital Literacy
  • Professionalism
  • Continuous Learning
  • Payroll Processing
  • Processing and Recording Financial Transactions

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
  • One or more years of related experience
  • A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Additional Information

  • Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
  • May require completion of a basic computer skills assessment.
  • May be required to work outside of standard hours.

Why You Will Love Working Here

All the Benefits You Need

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:

  • Generous paid time off
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
  • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
  • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
  • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours. 

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.