Police Payroll Specialist

City of Elkhart, Indiana; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a Payroll Specialist to prepare payroll, record attendance, and process personnel changes. The role supports the Administrative Assistant, the Chief and Assistant Chief with clerical tasks and may require overtime to ensure timely payroll processing.

Key duties include maintaining accurate payroll records, handling confidential information, and assisting with budget-related tasks within the Police department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with figures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payrolls for department staff in compliance with policies.
• Record attendance and process personnel changes.
• Maintain personnel records and HRIS data integrity.
• Assist in salary budget calculations and end-of-month reports.
• Perform general clerical duties as assigned by HR/Administration.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Data entry

Confidential information handling

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

HRIS

Job description

City of Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a Payroll Specialist to prepare payroll, record attendance, and process personnel changes. The role supports the Administrative Assistant, the Chief and Assistant Chief with clerical tasks and may require overtime to ensure timely payroll processing.

Key duties include maintaining accurate payroll records, handling confidential information, and assisting with budget-related tasks within the Police department.