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The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Vision
To provide consistent quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.
General Summary:
The Administrative Payroll Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Department payroll activities by ensuring all Department time sheets are submitted completely timely and correctly; providing customer service to employees by assisting with submission of time sheets; and submitting payroll information into the county financial and human resources computer system. All activities are done in compliance with the countys adopted personnel policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs administrative support to ensure Department time sheets are submitted completely timely and correctly by assisting all Department employees with time sheet entry; providing customer service to Department employees who require information / assistance with time sheet submission
Completes and submits payroll and position change request documentation as directed following county requirements
Inputs / updates payroll information into the county financial and human resources computer system as needed
Provides additional assistance to the Departments Budget and Finance Division as needed including accounts payable processing purchase orders and employee reimbursements
All applicants must register and complete the HRT Clerical Skills Test with a minimum score of 90% and a typing speed of 30 wpm with 90% accuracy.
see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Administration Finance or another related field
Experience:
At least three (3) years administrative experience in an office setting
Certifications / Licensures:
Maintain a valid Texas Drivers License and maintain ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Other Requirements:
Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Professional demeanor in dealing with a diverse set of outside callers and coworkers; desire to make customer service a priority
Appropriate confidentiality and sensitivity when dealing with payroll information
Strong written and oral communication skills ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed
Attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs of others
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
Experience:
Experience in a medical office laboratory or law enforcement agency
Register Online for theHRT Clerical Skills Testusing the following link:
Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-time
40 hours / week
Monday Friday in office
Work Location:
1861 Old Spanish Trail
Houston TX 77054
Work environment:
Office setting
Potential Exposures:
The Institute of Forensic Sciences provides medical examiner and crime laboratory services for Harris County. The work performed is sensitive and serious and routinely deals with criminal evidence and deaths of adults and children that resulted from violence natural disease or other causes. While this position wont have any direct contact with evidence or decedents there will be exposure which may be emotionally taxing
Physical Demands:
Requires physical strength to lift up to 30 pounds in the routine performance of duties
Must be physically able to sit or stand for extended periods
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time