Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist — Police Department

Virginia Information Technologies Agency - DHRM; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a Payroll and Timekeeping Specialist for the NSU Police Department to manage payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and leave records. The role involves reviewing timesheets, validating hours and pay adjustments, and ensuring accurate vendor payments for security contractors.

Candidates should show knowledge of payroll policies, FLSA regulations, and strong customer service skills to support internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to create complex spreadsheets.
• Working knowledge and experience in general and payroll accounting.
• Skilled in the use of automated timekeeping systems and software.
• Working knowledge of regulations and laws related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Experience providing a high level of customer service and communication to both internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• The Time and Attendance Coordinator manages payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and leave records for the Police Department.
• Responsibilities include reviewing timesheets, verifying hours and pay adjustments, resolving payroll discrepancies, processing applications for Spartan Patrollers and Contractual Security Service Officers, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring contract security vendors are paid accurately and on time.

Skills

Payroll policies

Complex spreadsheets

Payroll accounting

Timekeeping software

FLSA knowledge

Customer service

Priorities management

Cardinal Peoplesoft

Tools

Cardinal Peoplesoft

Job description

Norfolk State University is seeking a Payroll and Timekeeping Specialist for the NSU Police Department to manage payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and leave records. The role involves reviewing timesheets, validating hours and pay adjustments, and ensuring accurate vendor payments for security contractors.

Candidates should show knowledge of payroll policies, FLSA regulations, and strong customer service skills to support internal and external stakeholders.