Payroll & Timekeeping 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

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