Payroll & Administrative Specialist – Police Dept

City of Westfield (IN); Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Westfield (IN) seeks an Administrative Assistant / Payroll Specialist to provide civil, 40-hour weekly administrative support to the Westfield Police Department’s command staff. You will coordinate payroll data with the Clerk’s Office, verify timekeeping, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality.

Applicants should have payroll experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous payroll experience required.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; ADP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare Department payroll information for submission to Clerk’s Office.
• Review time and attendance records for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify hours, overtime, leave, holidays, and payroll entries.
• Identify payroll discrepancies and resolve issues with staff and Clerk’s Office.
• Maintain payroll records and confidentiality of compensation data.
• Provide administrative support to command staff and assist with scheduling and reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Word

ADP

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

City of Westfield (IN) seeks an Administrative Assistant / Payroll Specialist to provide civil, 40-hour weekly administrative support to the Westfield Police Department’s command staff. You will coordinate payroll data with the Clerk’s Office, verify timekeeping, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality.

Applicants should have payroll experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.