Payroll and Personnel Clerk (1220) - Citywide Exam - (X00111)

Under general supervision, the 1220 Payroll and Personnel Clerk is responsible for calculating and preparing payroll and timekeeping information, and processing personnel transactions of a routine nature.  This classification is a journey-level position in the Payroll and Personnel Clerk classification series. 

The essential duties include:

• Calculate, post and audit payroll and timekeeping information; utilize basic mathematical techniques to document and assure the accuracy of employee work hours, vacation hours, sick pay credits, leave credits, State Disability Insurance, Worker's Compensation and other related calculations.
• Input payroll, timekeeping, and personnel information data into systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Respond to routine timekeeping, payroll, and personnel inquiries; makes changes to employees information, resolve discrepancies and/or clarify procedures for employees, supervisors, managers and others, both in person and over the telephone; analyzes and interprets economic provisions of collective bargaining agreements. 
• Prepares a variety of payroll and personnel-related forms, correspondence, input documents, and problem reports.
• Maintain detailed files and record-keeping systems to ensure accurate and complete documentation of payroll and personnel transactions in original copy.
• Receive, distribute and file payroll and personnel related reports.