Payroll Specialist

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. 

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Reviews and approves time for all departments to ensure their time is entered correctly and contact them when changes are needed.
• Maintains Kronos securities that allows department administrators, supervisors and employees to enter their time or time of others.
• Reconciles monthly benefit billings and makes changes to employee coverages as needed.
• Reconciles law enforcement entity billings and submits for monthly or quarterly reimbursement.
• Serves as backup for other payroll sections providing support for workers compensation, mid-and end of month payroll reports and year-end reports.
• Assists employees with payroll questions and concerns and aids with any necessary changes that affects pay.
• Maintains payroll documents filed and archived according to state retention codes.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of payroll, clerical or office support experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Demands:

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• None.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications:

Proposed Compensation:

$22.16 - $22.16

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County retains the right to close a position at any time, regardless of the posting closing date listed.

Work Shift:

Office Hours (United States of America)

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.