Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist

Pulaski County Government; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Government is seeking a payroll/timekeeping specialist for the Sheriff - Detention division. You will process payroll, verify leave, prepare reports, and ensure accurate hours and overtime calculations for detention staff.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and knowledge of payroll principles. Employment is contingent on background checks and a successful review of records. This is an on-site position in Arkansas.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school including business, math, or related coursework; some experience with maintenance of payroll, time, or related records; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, or abilities.
• Good knowledge of standard payroll principles and practices.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical computations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to prepare complex numerical reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain detailed record-keeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Enters the time and attendance reports into the computer for each employee based on information submitted by supervisors.
• Verifies the availability of leave time for staff prior to reporting usage on payroll report.
• Prepares payroll sheets and leave time reports for the payroll office.
• Enters holidays used by employees into computer records and holidays used on holiday reports for Payroll.
• Calculates over-time earned by employees; enters these hours into the computer and on payroll reports.
• Prepares monthly payroll recap reflecting hours worked and leave time used for verification by employees and supervisors.
• Distributes payroll checks to staff; ensures receipt is verified.
• Calculates lump payout of accumulated leave time for terminating employees.
• Maintains payroll hours worked for grants; prepares a report reflecting amount used and amount remaining.
• Inputs any salary changes or termination of employees into the system.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Payroll principles

Record keeping

Numerical reporting

Data entry

Calculator operation

Reliability/Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Business/math coursework

Job description

Pulaski County Government is seeking a payroll/timekeeping specialist for the Sheriff - Detention division. You will process payroll, verify leave, prepare reports, and ensure accurate hours and overtime calculations for detention staff.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and knowledge of payroll principles. Employment is contingent on background checks and a successful review of records. This is an on-site position in Arkansas.