Job Description

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Payroll Specialist

Job Code:

2026-755

Branch/Department:

Fiscal Services-Towson

FT/PT Status:

Regular Full Time

Salary range:

$56,249-$80,043

At BCPL, staff members have the opportunity to enrich individual lives and build strong communities by delivering exceptional customer experiences, establishing meaningful partnerships, and creating innovative learning spaces. We seek enthusiastic, open-minded, self-motivated individuals who can work well independently and with others. BCPL circulates over 10 million items and provides library services through its 19 branches, 4 mobile library vehicles, and an extensive outreach network. If you are forward thinking and passionate about public service, consider joining BCPL in this position.

Schedule:

This is a full time position working 40 hours a week. All library branch staff may be required to work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the year as part of the normal work schedule.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Fiscal Services, the Payroll Specialist performs payroll administration and accounting support functions to ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll. Responsibilities include payroll processing, time and attendance administration, payroll tax reporting, records maintenance, regulatory compliance, budgeting support, audit preparation, and payroll systems administration. The incumbent serves as a primary resource for payroll-related inquiries and works collaboratively with County agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders to maintain efficient and compliant payroll operations while ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of payroll data.

Essential Functions

Coordinates and processes bi-weekly payroll
Verifies timesheets, leave balances, and payroll deductions
Generates and uploads employee data file to timesheets program
Manages the processing of attendance transactions for staff
Maintains and updates employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, direct deposit information, and benefit deductions
Ensures payroll practices comply with Federal, state, and local regulations
Prepares and submits payroll tax filings, including W2s, and other payroll related documents
Generates payroll reports for Fiscal Services, HR and administrative staff
Responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and leave balances
Provides documentation and support for audits and financial review
Maintains regular contact with various offices of the Baltimore County Government including Office of Information and Technology, and Employees Retirement System regarding payroll transactions and general questions
Works directly with payroll and timesheets vendors for system support and training
Develops and maintains Fiscal Year budget worksheets for budgetary payroll and personnel analysis
Prepares and calculates payroll liabilities
Recommends and implements improvements to payroll systems and workflows
Ensures data integrity, confidentiality, and security of payroll information

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

3 + years of payroll experience, preferably in a public sector or nonprofit environment

Strong understanding of payroll regulations and tax laws

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
*Applicants for this position will remain in consideration for any Librarian position openings at this location within the next six months and do not need to reapply.*
This position is open until filled.

We have a 14 step pay scale. Internal applicants starting pay varies based on their current step on the salary scale. We also offer, as appropriate, overtime pay, comp. time, and differential pay.

The Library offers an excellent benefits package that includes pay holidays, 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, and seven personal days per year. In addition the Library also offers health, dental, vision, life, voluntary long-term disability, pension, deferred compensation, an employee assistance program, flex spending, and Commuter Choice parking and transit accounts.

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