Personnel, Payroll and Benefits Officer

Montgomery County; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS

Job summary

Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office seeks a Personnel, Payroll and Benefits Officer to manage payroll for ~140 employees, maintain personnel files, and support recruitment and onboarding under supervision. The role emphasizes confidentiality, effective communication, and collaborative relations with heads and staff.

The position is full-time with benefits (OPERS) and requires knowledge of HRIS, FMLA, HIPAA, and related employment laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with business administration/office procedures experience.
• HR experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post vacant full-time and seasonal position descriptions and participate in recruitment and onboarding process.
• Prepare and maintain personnel files.
• Prepare, audit and submit bi-weekly payroll for approximately 140 employees.
• Maintain attendance records for approximately 140 employees.
• Maintain employee profiles, schedules, timecards and leave requests in HRIS software applications.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and handling of sensitive information and documents.
• Handle email, phone calls and other forms of communication; both internal and external.
• Address employee concerns and issues and implement decisive action in disciplinary matters when necessary.
• Plan, coordinate, and support office events and employee functions, including retirement celebrations, staff luncheons, holiday gatherings, and other organizational events, ensuring activities are well-organized, professional, and aligned with the office’s needs and objectives.

Skills

FMLA

HIPAA

Workers compensation

Unemployment

Employee relations

Office procedures

Office equipment

Microsoft Office

Recruitment software

Compliance software

Public relations

Personnel procedures

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

HR-related degree preferred

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Under direct supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney, this full-time, unclassified position handles personnel and payroll related matters; provides administrative support; and performs other related duties as set forth below:

• Prepare and post vacant full-time and seasonal position descriptions and participate in recruitment and onboarding process;
• Prepare and maintain personnel files;
• Prepare, audit and submit bi-weekly payroll for approximately 140 employees;
• Maintain attendance records for approximately 140 employees;
• Maintain employee profiles, schedules, timecards and leave requests in HRIS software applications;
• Maintain confidentiality of information and handling of sensitive information and documents;
• Handle email, phone calls and other forms of communication; both internal and external;
• Address employee concerns and issues and implement decisive action in disciplinary matters when necessary.
• Plan, coordinate, and support office events and employee functions, including retirement celebrations, staff luncheons, holiday gatherings, and other organizational events, ensuring activities are well-organized, professional, and aligned with the office’s needs and objectives.

NECESSARY SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE OF:

• FMLA, HIPAA, workers compensation, and unemployment;
• Employee relations;
• Office practices and procedures;
• Office equipment;
• Microsoft Office;
• Use of various software applications required for recruitment and compliance;
• Public relations matters;
• Personnel procedures and practices;
• Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with Division Heads, Directors, Supervisors, Attorneys, Support Staff, and external partners and contacts;
• Effective oral and written communication.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT

Minimum high school diploma, supplemented by experience and education in business administration and office procedures; ability to operate all office equipment and use Microsoft Office software. Previous experience in a Human Resource role and/or Human Resource degree preferred.

The Montgomery County Prosecutor will accept applications for a Personnel, Payroll and Benefits Officer until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Pay Range: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00, commensurate with experience.

This is a full time, unclassified position with benefits, including OPERS.

The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer