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Personnel Officer 1 / Payroll

Company:
Franklin County, OH
Location:
Columbus, OH, 43216
Posted:
October 04, 2025
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Description:

Position Description Processes bi-weekly payroll through online payroll system.

Audits timesheets and overtime submitted by supervisors for compliance with regulations and labor contract provisions.

Computes retroactive pay as needed due to various circumstances (e.g., labor contract implementation, errors in prior payrolls, grievances and court actions). Advises staff on payroll matters and employee benefits, answer questions and resolve problems regarding labor contract provisions, FLSA laws and administrative procedure.

Updates MUNIS system with current pay rates, employee data and account information.

Calculates adjustments based upon promotion, demotion, reclassification and step increases.

Tracks and updates leave balances.

Prepares correspondence, reports pertaining to personnel issues and compiles and maintains records and files.

Assists Human Resources with gathering background information, testing and onboarding new employees.

Conducts informal orientation sessions and exit interviews.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED.

* Course work in or experience in accounting.

* Experience in payroll processing, using human capital management software to process payroll or equivalent of minimum class qualifications.

Additional Requirements * Skill and knowledge in using personal computer and related equipment.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of accounting; payroll processing (e.g., calculating payroll, employee withholdings, deductions, reporting & reconciliation, employer provided benefits, agency payroll charges, accrued leave disability buy-backs, direct deposits, garnishments); legal terminology & processing of court orders.

Skill in use of personal computer and Microsoft Office programs and use of human capital management software.

Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; use proper research methods in gathering data; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries & resolve complaints.

Sheriff's Office Core Competencies: * Commitment to Organizational Culture: Works with intention to support and promote organizational culture, transforms operational philosophy into action.

Emphasizes service, collaboration, and integrity.

* Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, expressiveness, empathy, authenticity, sympathy, emotional connection with others to create trust.

* Integrity and Credibility: Walks the talk, knows what's right and does it.

Effectively applies values and principles in specific situations.

Encourages others to behave with integrity.

* Teamwork and Cooperation: Crossing boundaries, coordinating groups, makes effective use of all available talent, focused on serving the public together.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes: * Health Insurance * Dental and Vision Insurance * Supplemental Life Insurance The following are provided to eligible full-time employees at no cost: * EAP (no cost) * Life Insurance of $50,000 More information regarding Franklin County employee benefits offered, can be available upon request or by visiting our website: Click Here.

01 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

* Yes * No 02 Would you accept this position with the rate of pay being $33.24 per hour?

* Yes * No 03 Do you have course work in or experience in accounting?

* Yes * No 04 Do you have experience in payroll processing, using human capital management software to process payroll or equivalent of minimum of class qualifications?

* Yes * No 05 Have you ever been fired from a job(s) or asked to resign or left employment voluntarily in lieu of being fired from any job (s)? * Yes * No 06 If you selected a response of "Yes" for question #5 regarding fired from a job(s) or asked to resign or left employment voluntarily in lieu of being fired from any job(s), please provide the employer(s) and date(s) with an explanation; If "No", please put n/a 07 Have you been disciplined for attendance or tardiness related problems in the past five years?

If so, explain.

08 Have you been formally disciplined by a previous or current employer (coaching, oral, written, suspensions, etc.)? If so, explain.

09 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 This question consists of 4 parts, (A) through (D) inclusive, as shown in the boxes below.

All four parts must be answered.

In accordance with Federal law, the Franklin County Sheriff Office shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with inmates who: (A) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.

Have you engaged in sexual abuse as described in (A) above?

* Yes * No 10 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued) (B) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity as described in (B) above?

* Yes * No 11 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued) (C) Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (B) above?

* Yes * No 12 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued) (D) Have you been the subject of a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment?

* Yes * No 13 I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my email address, and my contact telephone numbers.

My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity.

To update this information, visit click on the "career seekers" link, and then follow the prompts.

* Yes, I understand and agree * No, I do not agree 14 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions.

The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required.

Please be as honest and accurate as possible.

You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.

Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general application materials.

By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate.

Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

"See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

* Yes, I understand and agree * No, I do not agree Required Question

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