Payroll Specialist - Police

City of Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to perform complex and technical payroll related clerical duties involving the preparation and maintenance of safety (Police and Fire) employee payroll system and payroll related personnel records; respond to payroll inquiries from employees and other staff in support of the payroll processing function; acts as administrator for automated scheduling system and; performs special projects or other work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED program.
• Three (3) years of full-time journey-level clerical experience performing personnel, payroll, bookkeeping or fiscal activities.
• Two (2) years of experience must have included duties such as: using automated personnel, payroll, or timekeeping systems.
• Must be able to pass a police background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Telestaff, public safety payroll/timekeeping, or any other 24/7 scheduling environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with payroll and timekeeping information, research and resolve discrepancies, and manage strict and recurring deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and technical payroll related clerical duties.
• Prepare and maintain safety (Police and Fire) employee payroll system.
• Maintain payroll related personnel records.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and other staff.
• Act as administrator for automated scheduling system.
• Perform special projects or other work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED