Human Resources / Payroll Specialist

The City of Schulenburg offers a robust benefits package and a stable public service environment. This onsite position provides a salary of $50,000 per year and the opportunity to manage payroll, HR records, benefits administration, and employee relations at City Hall.

The role is based in Schulenburg, TX, and requires hands-on work at City Hall to support a wide range of human resources and payroll activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefit
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick leave
• Longevity Pay
• Education / License Pay

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for bi-weekly and semi-monthly cycles
• Maintain personnel files, track leaves, and manage employee certifications
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, and termination processes
• Support employee benefits enrollments and act as liaison with providers
• Assist the City Administrator in drafting and maintaining personnel policies
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws
• Assist in handling employee grievances and support conflict resolution efforts
• Coordinate and track employee training and professional development
• File HR related reports monthly and quarterly
• Organize and process monthly employee benefits premiums
• Occasionally answer phones and provide front desk customer service
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field, and/or at least five years of experience in human resources management, or an equivalent combination of education and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the listed duties
• Experience with ERP Pro (Incode) 9 or 10 is preferred
• FLSA status: Non-exempt
• Knowledge of: Human resources laws and practices
• Knowledge of: Payroll laws and practices
• Knowledge of: Records retention for personnel files
• Knowledge of: Human resources office practices
• Skill and ability: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Skill and ability: Establish effective working relationships with co-workers
• Skill and ability: Write clear, accurate, and timely documentation
• Skill and ability: Exercise sound judgment in interpretations and decisions; able to establish and maintain relationships with peers, clients, citizens, and vendors
• Physical requirements: Lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs, bend and reach, look at a computer screen for extended periods, sit for extended periods, and stand for extended periods
• Pay: $50,000 per year
• Work location: In person (onsite in Schulenburg, TX)

Technologies

• ERP Pro (Incode) 9 or 10