Payroll / Personnel Lead Assistant - UC Davis Job Opportunity

VL# 8337 External
Payroll / Personnel Lead Assistant (ASSISTANT III)
$2,993.00 - $4,104.00/Mo.
Final Filing Date 07-05-07
This position is located in: Shields Library and is represented by a union. Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

This External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously.
The General Library consists of the Peter J. Shields Library, the Carlson Health Sciences Library and the Physical Sciences & Engineering Library in Davis, and the Medical Center Library in Sacramento. For more information about the General Library see http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu. Approximately 250 FTE comprise the General Library workforce including 50 librarians (academic), 150 staff and 50FTE student employees.

Responsibilities
Independently responsible for day-to-day personnel and payroll transactions for the General Library. Serve as first-line resource for employment questions and transactions. Prepare and process employment actions for all academic and staff employees. Analyze, interpret and explain policy and procedures. Act as the departmental benefits and worker’s compensation representative. Manage and accurately maintain current and complete personnel files. Serve as lead to and provide back up processing for personnel/payroll assistant responsible for student employees.

Requirements
Demonstrated skills with general personnel and accounting principles, bookkeeping and payroll policies and procedures. Demonstrated skills using computerized payroll and/or accounting systems (PPS, OPTRS, DaFis preferred). Skills to interpret and apply policies relative to Academic Personnel Manual, Personnel Policies for Staff Members, various collective bargaining agreements (e.g., CX, LX, SX, TX) and related salary scales, preferred. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives with many different needs and at various levels or the organization including students, staff and administrators. Skills to recognize and maintain strict security of confidential information and in dealing with personnel and payroll matters. Demonstrated strong customer service skills, including ability to utilize effective listening and questioning techniques. Ability to follow through on customer requests. Ability to use available resources and references. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to establish priorities on a daily and weekly basis, in conjunction with competing needs, heavy workload, scheduled deadlines and unscheduled problems. Demonstrated computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, databases and e-mail. Excellent proofreading skills.

Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental requirements that must be provided by the final filing date: Clerical Supplemental Form Required. Special Conditions of Employment: This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity check. No smoking in building.

Physical Requirements
Operate keyboard and computer equipment for extended periods of time; interpret fine print and read CRT screens.

Application Process
Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, on the Internet http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp or UCDMC Personnel Office, TICON III, 2nd Floor, 2730 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, Ca. For additional information call (530) 752-7520 UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer TDD Line (530) 752-7140.