Personnel, Payroll and Benefits Officer

Montgomery County•Ohio 45422-2160, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves preparing and posting vacant positions, participating in recruitment and onboarding, maintaining personnel files, preparing and auditing bi-weekly payroll for approximately 140 employees, maintaining attendance records, and managing employee profiles, schedules, timecards, and leave requests in HRIS software. The position also requires maintaining confidentiality, handling internal and external communications, addressing employee concerns, implementing disciplinary actions when necessary, and planning/coordinating office events and employee functions.

Requirements

Knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, workers compensation, and unemployment
Knowledge of employee relations
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Knowledge of office equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to use various software applications required for recruitment and compliance
Knowledge of public relations matters
Knowledge of personnel procedures and practices
Ability to 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 skills

Nice To Haves

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

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.