City of Peoria Arizona Human Resources Department

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Job Description
 
8401 West Monroe, Suite 110 Peoria, Arizona 85345 (623) 773-7100 Fax (623) 773-7149

Title: Payroll Supervisor

 FLSA Status: Exempt

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to manage the payroll system. This is accomplished by planning work and providing technical guidance, researching and analyzing trends, writing reports, preparing budgets, scheduling and assigning tasks, analyzing business processes, evaluating work, and developing documents, reports and presentations.  Other duties include responding to technical issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note:  This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.  The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.  Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Provides technical solutions by analyzing business needs, reviewing technologies, working with departments to identify needs, coordinating new applications and system enhancements, working with vendors, and recommending changes.

2

S

Acts as department liaison by contributing to the development of goals, objectives and long range planning efforts, interfacing with departments, assisting with IT budgeting efforts, and identifying technical issues.

3

S

Presents analytical data by developing documents, completing presentations and reports, writing training manuals, facilitating training efforts, documenting system functionality, and designing system report information.

4

S

Supervises staff by planning and supervising daily tasks and activities, establishing procedures and guidelines, evaluating assigned services, coaching for performance improvement and recommending personnel actions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.  Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Experience

Over three years up to and including five years experience.

Supervision

Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or division within a department including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.  A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.

Human Collaboration Skills

Decisions regarding implementation of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations.  Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Budget Responsibility

Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.  Makes recommendations toward fiscal decisions within the department. May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or     accounting of funds.   May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Advanced - Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

None

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

X

Light

  

Medium

  

Heavy

  

Very Heavy

  

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

Note:  This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed.  It does not address the potential for accommodation.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

F

Communicating with co-workers

Sitting

C

Desk work, meetings

Walking

F

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

R

Supplies, files

Carrying

R

Supplies, equipment, files

Pushing/Pulling

O

File drawers

Reaching

R

For supplies, for files

Handling

C

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

C

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Kneeling

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

R

Filing in lower drawers

Crawling

R

Under equipment

Bending

R

Filing in lower drawers

Twisting

F

From computer to telephone

Climbing

R

Stairs

Balancing

N

 

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, driving, observing work site

Hearing

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

O

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

 

 

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:

Computers, printers and related software

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

C
Continuously
F
Frequently
O
Occasionally
R
Rarely
N
Never
  D
Daily
W
Several Times Per Week
M
Several Times Per Month
S
Seasonally
N
Never

-Health and Safety Factors-

Mechanical Hazards N
Chemical Hazards N
Electrical Hazards N
Fire Hazards N
Explosives N
Communicable Diseases N
Physical Danger or Abuse N
Other (see 1 below) N

-Environmental Factors-

Respiratory Hazards N
Extreme Temperatures N
Noise and Vibration N
Wetness/Humidity N
Physical Hazards N

(1) N/A

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

F

Emergency Situation

R

Frequent Change of Tasks

F

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

F

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

F

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

F

Tedious or Exacting Work

F

Noisy/Distracting Environment

O

Other (see 2 below)

N

(2) N/A

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

  

Warehouse

 

     Outdoors

  

Shop

 

     Other (see 3 below)

  

Recreation/Neighborhood Center

 

 

 

(3)N/A

SIGNATURE

SIGNATURE – REVIEW AND COMMENTS: 

I have reviewed this description and understand the requirements and responsibilities of the position.

 

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Signature of Employee

 

 

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Job Title of Supervisor

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Job Title of Department Head

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Signature of Department Head

 

 

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Comments: ____________________________________________________________________

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.  This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.

City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105
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8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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