Strategic Planning Manager I (Payroll Quality Assurance Officer)

Company: King County Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

SummaryKing County's Finance and Business Operationsis looking for an exceptional strategic thinker and collaborator to join our Benefits Payroll and Retirement Operations (BPROS) team as the new Strategic Planning Manager (Payroll Quality Assurance Officer).We are looking for "The Ideal Team Player" to partner and collaborate with multiple county agencies to improve payroll/administrative processes and outcomes based on recent audit recommendations.We are looking for exceptional candidates who exemplify qualities of the "Ideal Team Player": Hungry, Humble and* Smart. We believe in *teamwork and our values reflect our desire to maintain an exceptional organization and make strides in our goal to become the "Best Run Government"!FBOD'S VALUESWe are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division's core values:Respect:We listen to and value others without judgment, and treat each other with mutual dignity and fairness.Teamwork:We work together to foster open communication at all organizational levels, and emphasize collaboration and sharing of ideas to achieve common goals.Results: We hold ourselves accountable for delivering everyday excellence to our colleagues, customers and community.Innovation:We promote a creative environment where employees fearlessly and enthusiastically search for new ways to improve processes and our everyday work.KEY DELIVERABLES AND* EXPECTATIONS: _To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate skill and ability to:_*

• Managing the development of standard work documentation and administrative pay practices showing how both the business and PeopleSoft system processes work and how collective bargaining language is currently translated in the system and into employee paychecks
• Serving as strategic advisor and technical expert to the Payroll Governance Committee, senior leadership and process partners
• Establishing common goals, making decisions regarding payroll practices, strengthening collaboration between agencies, and ensuring alignment regarding compliance with laws and labor contracts.
• Provide internal audits or reviews of complex pay practices to identify risks and recommend corrective actionsWE ARE LOOKING CANDIDATES WHO:
  • Have exceptional skill and ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, influence decision makers, and thrives in an ambiguous and dynamic work environment
  • Have strong analytical skills and enjoy using BI Analytics or other data inquiry tools to analyze data, draw conclusions, and present findings/recommendations
  • Have a continuous improvement mindset. Demonstrate LEAN practices and principles and be a champion for change management
  • Are excellent communicatorsand can build effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders and customers
  • Be able to persevere and adaptas required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment
  • Have a solid understanding of complex enterprise payroll/human capital management systems operations
  • Have exceptionally strong knowledge and understanding of Federal and State payroll regulations, guidelines and reporting requirements for compliance
  • Be a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Payroll Professional or a Certified Management Accountantor other equivalent certification* is desirable*Why King County is a great place to work!King County is a dynamic regional government located in the Seattle Metropolitan area with over 15,000 employees. You will have the opportunity to work in an organization that embraces continuous improvement, diversity, and best management practices, while empowering employees to innovate, learn and reach their full potential. Our "true north" goal is to make King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.We look for employees who embrace our values which you can find at: https://kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/initiatives/true-north.aspxWe provide our employees with a rewarding work experience with work-life balance. King County offers:
    • Competitive healthcare plans;
    • Flexible work environment;
    • Free transportation options;
    • On*-_Site_ *gym;
    • Paid vacation time (in addition to paid holidays);
    • Paid sick leave;
    • Paid parental leave;
    • Deferred**compensation plan;
    • Employer contributions to state pension plan;
    • Ten paid holidays and Two Additional personal holidays!ARE YOU READY TO APPLY?This fantastic opportunity is open to all applicants. A King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume. This posting will reaming open until filled, however, applicants who submit a King County application by February 4th, 2020 will receive first consideration.If you have any questions, please contact Romey Stalvey,rstalvey@kingcounty.gov. or 206-263-5755. Connect with me on* LinkedIN*Salary: $111,098.21 - $147,864.66 AnnuallyLocation: Seattle, WAJob Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/weekDepartment: DES - Executive ServicesJob Number: 2020RS11156Division: FBOD-Finance & Business OpsClosing: 2/25/2020 11:59 PM PacificAgency: King CountyAddress: King County Administration Bldg. 500 4th Ave. Rm. 553 Seattle, Washington, 98104Phone: 206-477-3404Website: http://www.kingcounty.gov/

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