Personnel, Payroll & Benefits Officer

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 indicated.

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.

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 effective working relationships with Division Heads, Directors, Supervisors, Attorneys, Support Staff, as well as outside contacts; 

Effective oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT:

Minimum high school graduate, 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Valid Ohio driver’s license.