City of Portland Hiring for Payroll/HR Specialist at Portland, TX Full Time

The Payroll/HR Specialist will be responsible for the accurate processing of the payroll function, including payroll calculations, check preparation, maintaining related records, filing tax and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures and preparing special reports for the Finance Director. Assist on human resources functions, which includes payroll activities, benefits administration, employee relations, policy implementation, recruitment/employment and employment law compliance.

This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.

THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Portland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Portland is a TMRS City at 7%, 2:1 match. Optional 457, Roth IRA and Cafeteria Plans available.

Qualifications:

An Associate’s degree in Human Resource Management, Accounting or a closely related field is required. Payroll and/or HR certification is required or must be acquired within first year. Previous experience working within a municipality is strongly preferred.

To Apply:

Applications available online at portlandtx.gov. Completed applications may be emailed to Human Resources, hand-delivered, or mailed to the City of Portland, Human Resources, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374. Resumes not accepted in lieu of a complete City of Portland application.

Website:

www.portlandtx.gov/Jobs.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,724.25 – $64,850.16 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location