NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Police Payroll Systems Supervisor - (Administrative Analyst I) - Employment Services Division
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $119K/yr
1+ years expHoward County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. The Police Payroll Systems Supervisor will facilitate and support key processes within the Police Employment Services Division, coordinating payroll entry and processing for the entire Police Department.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for biweekly payroll/timekeeping for sworn and civilian staff of 750+ employees
Facilitates training and acts as liaison with timekeepers throughout the Department to collect data to process payroll
Serves as a liaison between HCPD, County Payroll, and County Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to resolve payroll/data issues
Develops, updates, and modifies codes, tables, indexes, reports, formulas, and other system applications; uses a range of software applications (e.g., Microsoft Access, Telestaff, Workforce Central, Kronos, ADP) and systems to implement business processes and produce detailed reports and graphic representations of data
Maintains data integrity by running queries, analyzing, and correcting any pay anomalies and errors prior to payroll release
Maintains a general understanding of the work performed by employees in the assigned bureaus
Assists ESD management in tracking retirements and vacancies. Maintains and ensures accuracy on departmental vacancies and position control within County systems. Uses County’s applicant tracking system (ATS) to initiate employee requisitions resulting in the posting of departmental vacancies
Works with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Administrator as needed to ensure timely and complete submission of required documentation. Manages all related notifications and communication with employees, supervisors and timekeepers
Assists ESD management in ensuring compliance with HCPD regulations and procedures, Howard County Government policies, and all applicable federal and state laws related to overtime and leave requirements
Identifies best administrative practices; analyzes and evaluates internal payroll and timekeeping processes to identify and minimize deficiencies; and recommends--and, with management approval, may implement-- process improvements
Produces timely and accurate statistical reports for ESD management to present as needed to the Office of the Chief, County Administration, and for Public Information Act (PIA) requests
Distributes and tracks departmental performance evaluations
Processes Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) (for promotions, merit increases, transfers, retirements, etc.), Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) applications and updates, and personal leave adjustments
Processes the following biweekly, quarterly, and annual recurring payroll additions: officer specialty pay, fit test bonuses, clothing allowances, sick leave incentives, sick leave conversions, and annual leave carryovers
Maintains union leave banks
Assists internal and external customers as needed (in person, by phone, and email)
Oversees Payroll Section file maintenance and management
Provides support for other members of ESD and components of the Department as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsible for biweekly payroll/timekeeping for sworn and civilian staff of 750+ employees
Facilitates training and acts as liaison with timekeepers throughout the Department to collect data to process payroll
Serves as a liaison between HCPD, County Payroll, and County Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to resolve payroll/data issues
Develops, updates, and modifies codes, tables, indexes, reports, formulas, and other system applications; uses a range of software applications (e.g., Microsoft Access, Telestaff, Workforce Central, Kronos, ADP) and systems to implement business processes and produce detailed reports and graphic representations of data
Maintains data integrity by running queries, analyzing, and correcting any pay anomalies and errors prior to payroll release
Maintains a general understanding of the work performed by employees in the assigned bureaus
Assists ESD management in tracking retirements and vacancies. Maintains and ensures accuracy on departmental vacancies and position control within County systems. Uses County's applicant tracking system (ATS) to initiate employee requisitions resulting in the posting of departmental vacancies
Works with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Administrator as needed to ensure timely and complete submission of required documentation. Manages all related notifications and communication with employees, supervisors and timekeepers
Assists ESD management in ensuring compliance with HCPD regulations and procedures, Howard County Government policies, and all applicable federal and state laws related to overtime and leave requirements
Identifies best administrative practices; analyzes and evaluates internal payroll and timekeeping processes to identify and minimize deficiencies; and recommends--and, with management approval, may implement-- process improvements
Produces timely and accurate statistical reports for ESD management to present as needed to the Office of the Chief, County Administration, and for Public Information Act (PIA) requests
Distributes and tracks departmental performance evaluations
Processes Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) (for promotions, merit increases, transfers, retirements, etc.), Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) applications and updates, and personal leave adjustments
Processes the following biweekly, quarterly, and annual recurring payroll additions: officer specialty pay, fit test bonuses, clothing allowances, sick leave incentives, sick leave conversions, and annual leave carryovers
Maintains union leave banks
Assists internal and external customers as needed (in person, by phone, and email)
Oversees Payroll Section file maintenance and management
Provides support for other members of ESD and components of the Department as needed
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with and strong working knowledge of HR payroll systems (ADP, KRONOS, Telestaff, and Workforce Central are a plus)
Experience with and working knowledge of NEOGOV HR software and/or other ATSs
Experience supervising and evaluating staff
Strong experience in developing and implementing policy related to payroll processing
Strong experience with handling Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance
Experience with union contracts in relation to payroll processing
Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment
Demonstrated acceptable typing ability
Ability to train and coach employees
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all regulations and legal requirements
Ability to multi-task and effectively utilize time management skills on a regular basis
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
Benefits
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
ANNUAL LEAVE
DISABILITY LEAVE
PERSONAL LEAVE
HOLIDAYS
OTHER PAID LEAVE
RETIREMENT
SOCIAL SECURITY
457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS
DISABILITY LEAVE BANK
VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS
CREDIT UNION
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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