Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist – Police Department

Commonwealth of VA Careers; 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 Police Department to manage payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and leave records. The role requires meticulous review of timesheets and accurate processing of pay adjustments within a security-focused university setting.

Responsibilities include resolving payroll discrepancies, processing applications for Spartan Patrollers and Contractual Security Service Officers, maintaining records, and ensuring timely payments

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
• Ability to create complex spreadsheets.
• Experience in general and payroll accounting.
• Skilled in automated timekeeping systems and software.
• Knowledge of FLSA regulations.
• Experience providing high-level customer service and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and leave records for the Police Department.
• Review timesheets, verify hours and pay adjustments, resolve payroll discrepancies, and process applications for Spartan Patrollers and Contractual Security Service Officers.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.

Skills

Payroll policies

Complex spreadsheets

General & payroll accounting

Automated timekeeping systems

FLSA regulations

Customer service

Prioritization & deadlines

Tools

Cardinal Peoplesoft

Job description

Norfolk State University is seeking a Payroll and Timekeeping Specialist for the Police Department to manage payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and leave records. The role requires meticulous review of timesheets and accurate processing of pay adjustments within a security-focused university setting.

Responsibilities include resolving payroll discrepancies, processing applications for Spartan Patrollers and Contractual Security Service Officers, maintaining records, and ensuring timely payments