Synopsis

The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the daily administration of Richland County’s compensation and benefits program.   This includes providing supervision to the Payroll Assistant as well as serve as departmental liaison and performing a variety of professional services related to the administration, development, and maintenance of the County’s benefit programs.  Responsibilities include researching, analyzing, and recommending new benefit products and/or program revisions and ensuring the efficient delivery and implementation of benefit plans that enable the County to attract, retain and motivate high-caliber individuals. The incumbent will have contact with the general public as well as city officials, contract vendors, employees and interested individuals seeking interpretation of organizational policies, labor laws, procedures, and program activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, human resources or similar field and four years’ experience in payroll processing; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.