Payroll/Personnel Specialist

Full Time
New Paltz, NY 12561
Posted
Job description
    JobID: 2859

    Position Type:
    Classified - Service Personnel/SERVICE - CENTRAL ADMIN
    Date Posted:
    2/6/2023
    Location:
    ADM: Central Administration
    Closing Date:
    02/26/2023

    Ulster BOCES is seeking a Payroll/Personnel Specialist for an anticipated full-time, 12 month position. The ideal candidate has several years of relevant payroll and HRIS experience, as well as excellent technical skills and great attention to detail. In addition, the ideal candidate is results-driven, works well under pressure, and has a positive, can-do attitude. High integrity, a strong work ethic, honesty, and a collaborative spirit are a must. The position is client-facing and requires a high level of customer service and professional courtesy. This is an excellent opportunity for any payroll professional looking to enter the public education sector.
    Regionally competitive salary and benefits. Salary range: $60,000 to $67,000.

    GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE:
    • Health, dental and vision insurance
    • New York state retirement system membership (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/retirement)
    • Paid time off
    • 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan
    • Tuition reimbursement

    All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.

    Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness examination applies.

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
    The work involves performing specialized payroll/ personnel related duties. The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves responsibility for the smooth integration and maintenance of payroll and personnel functions. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with leeway allowed for independent judgment. Does related work as required.

    WORK SCHEDULE :
    Full-time, 12 month
    Monday through Friday

    SPECIFIC DUTIES :
    The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.
    • Compiles payroll data, prepares and checks payrolls;
    • Verifies employees’ net earnings for pay period based on salary deductions;
    • Reviews payroll register to verify appropriate changes are made;
    • Assigns deduction priorities and defines deduction schedules;
    • Maintains accurate records and reports all payroll deductions, errors and omissions;
    • Prepares records and reports for distribution;
    • Balances payroll files including individual tax and earnings records, monthly and quarterly reports, and W-2’s to the accounting records;
    • Resolves payroll processing problems on an on call, as needed, basis;
    • Participates in the process which guides the integration of the payroll system with the data processing, accounting and personnel functions;
    • Assists in the development of payroll forms and reports in conjunction with the finance and personnel departments;
    • Prepares retirement payroll for certification;
    • Sends payroll to Ulster County Civil Service for certification;
    • Prepares letters and memoranda, documents meetings, answers questions and provides information on various matters;
    • Attends trainings, seminars, etc., to keep informed of modern payroll/ personnel system methods;
    • May perform other duties as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
    Either:
    • Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s or higher level degree which includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) semester credit hours in Accounting; and one year of full-time paid or its’ part-time equivalent experience performing payroll and/ or related accounting activities; OR
    • Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree which includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) semester credit hours in Accounting; and three (3) years of full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent experience performing payroll and/ or related accounting activities; OR
    • Graduation from high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent experience performing payroll and/ or related accounting activities; OR
    • An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A, B and C above.


    AGENCY OVERVIEW

    Our Mission:
    At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

    The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District

    BENEFITS
    Generous health, dental and vision insurance benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement

    The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to the BOCES Compliance Officer, Dr. Jonah Schenker, Deputy Superintendent in one of the following manners:

    By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
    By Mail: 175 Route North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
    By Telephone: (845) 255-1400

    Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005 -2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

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