Payroll Specialist

Bell County, Texas; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell County is seeking a payroll specialist to support time tracking, benefits reconciliation, and monthly/quarterly payroll reporting. The role demands strong Excel skills and familiarity with Workday, with a focus on data accuracy and compliance across county departments.

You will assist employees with payroll questions, maintain file retention standards, and back up other payroll functions as needed. This on-site position requires reliable, detail-oriented individuals committed to timely pay

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED with two years payroll experience.
• Workday knowledge preferred.
• Intermediate MS Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments and employees with time tracking questions as needed.
• Review time tracking county-wide to ensure accuracy of data entered.
• Reconcile monthly benefit billings and HR changes to employee coverages as needed.
• Reconcile law enforcement entity billings and submit for monthly or quarterly reimbursement.
• Serve as backup for other payroll sections providing support for workers’ compensation, mid- and end-of-month payroll reports and year-end reports.
• Assist employees with payroll questions and concerns and aid with any necessary changes that affect pay.
• Maintain payroll documents filed and archived according to state retention codes.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Payroll

MS Excel

Time tracking

Workday

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

Job description

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.

• Assist departments and employees with time tracking questions as needed.
• Review time tracking county-wide to ensure accuracy of data entered.
• Reconciles monthly benefit billings and HR of 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 experience. Workday knowledge/experience preferred: or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel is required.

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.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English Language.

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: $22.61 - $23.99

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time regardless of the job posting closing date listed.

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