Time & Leave Specialist - Payroll & Attendance

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Yazoo City, Mississippi seeks a corrections payroll clerk to ensure accurate leave and pay documentation, resolve payroll inquiries, and manage time and attendance reporting. The role supports public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities.

Qualified applicants have at least 4 years of education beyond high school and at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or an equivalent

Qualifications

• Education: 4 years of education above high school in any field creditable at the GL-05.
• Experience: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Combination of Education and Experience: credit for education beyond the first 60 semester hours as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation regarding leave and pay.
• Resolve and answer questions regarding payroll issues.
• Key and verify overtime, confirm entitlements such as overtime, night differential and Sunday/holiday pay.
• Print time and attendance reports.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

4 years of education above high school level

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Yazoo City, Mississippi seeks a corrections payroll clerk to ensure accurate leave and pay documentation, resolve payroll inquiries, and manage time and attendance reporting. The role supports public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities.

Qualified applicants have at least 4 years of education beyond high school and at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or an equivalent