Kronos/UKG Timekeeping & Payroll Clerk

Rockwall County, Texas; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwall County, Texas is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations by managing employee time and attendance records in Kronos/UKG. You will ensure accurate processing, compliance with policies, and serve as a first point of contact for timekeeping and payroll questions.

Responsibilities include maintaining Kronos records, auditing timecards, supporting managers, updating pay rates and schedules, reviewing payroll reports, and assisting with audits and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kronos Workforce Ready, UKG, or similar timekeeping systems.
• Prior payroll experience preferred.
• County or city government experience preferred, or experience with law enforcement scheduling.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all Rockwall County departments, Human Resources, and the Payroll Manager to implement the Kronos/UKG timekeeping system.
• Maintain and manage daily Kronos timekeeping records, ensuring accurate punches, schedules, job transfers, and pay codes.
• Audit timecards for missing punches, incorrect job transfers, overtime compliance, and policy violations.
• Support managers and employees with Kronos system questions, including navigation, corrections, and approvals.
• Enter, verify, and update employee information related to pay rates, schedules, and timekeeping rules.
• Review and validate payroll reports, including wage summaries, accrual balances, and exception reports.
• Collaborate with HR and department leaders to resolve attendance discrepancies and ensure policy alignment.
• Assist with payroll-related documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping for audits and compliance.
• Provide training and guidance on Kronos functionality to new hires and management as needed.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance accuracy and efficiency within the timekeeping workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Customer service

Tools

Kronos/UKG

Job description

Rockwall County, Texas is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations by managing employee time and attendance records in Kronos/UKG. You will ensure accurate processing, compliance with policies, and serve as a first point of contact for timekeeping and payroll questions.

Responsibilities include maintaining Kronos records, auditing timecards, supporting managers, updating pay rates and schedules, reviewing payroll reports, and assisting with audits and recordkeeping.