Job: Administration Manager

Job Title: Administration Manager
Salary: $2,148.00 - $2,852.00 Biweekly $55,848.00 - $74,152.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: 611 Walker Street, Texas

PN # 07067
All Persons Interested

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Department: Administration & Regulatory Affairs
Division: Operations
Section: Payroll Services
Location: 611 Walker, 13th floor
Workdays & Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage the personnel and activities of the Payroll Administration Office which is responsible for Garnishments, Termination Pay, and employee Account coordination. Maximize section productivity and use staff resources effectively by planning, organizing and assigning the work load of the office to ensure assignments are performed according to applicable laws, policies and procedures and within established guidelines. Research, review, evaluate and implement new payroll laws, legislative guidelines, ordinance changes, and meet & confer agreements that affect payroll processing and reporting. Complete and provide various monthly and quarterly reports. Systematically evaluate the effectiveness of each function and individual at least annually. Lead, train, develop and motivate staff to earn the trust and respect of Payroll Administration's clients by providing innovative, effective, and efficient service. Develop a team of tenacious problem solvers known for their expertise, helpfulness, and creativity.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. within an essentially normal office environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Psychology or a closely related field. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six years of pertinent, progressive professional experience in personnel, administration, accounting, or a closely related field are required.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field closely related to the work being performed may be substituted for two years of experience.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None. PREFERENCES: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Certified Houston Payroll Specialist (CHPS)
CPA GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIREDAll Payroll Services employees are required to pass a 13 week Payroll Academy course within the first year of their employment.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: ( X ) No If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:Salary Range – Pay Grade 26 OPENING DATE: November 4, 2009CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledAPPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call the Hiring Department at: 713-837-9249. Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is 713-837-9471.All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.An Equal Opportunity Employer