Payroll Specialist

Job Posting Title

Payroll Specialist

Agency

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

Supervisory Organization

DAC District 28

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

March 05, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist                                                            

Division: Finance                                  

Salary Range: Up to $55,000, based on experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor: Director of Finance

FUNCTION:

The Payroll Specialist reports to the Director of Finance and acts as an integral member of the District Attorneys Council Finance team.  This role services 28 districts within the State of Oklahoma and is required to collaborate cross-functionally and use knowledge of inter-departmental practices, workflows, and compliance to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.  The Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of payroll preparation and processing, timekeeping and record keeping activities. 

Primary Tasks:

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

• Audit timekeeping records for compliance with established standards; maintain time and attendance records; explain laws and rules pertaining to various types of leave.

• Performs a wide variety of record keeping and payroll processing activities, including computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions and processing transfers and separations.

• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.

• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures, and reporting needed changes.

• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping confidential information.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PeopleSoft Financials experience preferred

• Workday experience preferred

• Ability is required to work both independently and in team environments; to work accurately and independently on several different tasks simultaneously; to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion; to express ideas clearly and concisely; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; to interpret and handle routine matters in accordance with agency policy; and to follow oral and written instructions.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods

• Proficient in spreadsheet and word processing applications

• Demonstrated customer service experience/skills

Disclaimer: This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DAC also has a strict no-retaliation policy that prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in investigations into such conduct. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or