Payroll Specialist - Auditor

Elkhart County Government ‚Ä¢ Goshen, IN ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $23.46–$26.06 / hour

Posted on Thu, Aug 20, 2026


  • Position Type:
      Office Support/Clerical/Payroll Specialist
  • Date Posted:
      8/19/2026
  • Location:
      Auditor
  • Date Available:
      ASAP
  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled
  •   

    ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

    PAYROLL SPECIALIST

    DEPARTMENT:                              Auditor's Office  


    HIRING RANGE:                           $23.46-$26.06/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.


    BENEFITS OFFERED:    

    •    Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
    •    FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
    •    Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
    •    Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
    •    14 Paid Holidays Annually
    •    Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
    •    Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

    POSITION TO BE FILLED:          ASAP

    HOURS & DAYS OF WORK:      Monday 8 - 5 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday 8 - 4 p.m.


    LOCATION OF POSITION:         Administration Building - Goshen

    TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:       None


    JOB SUMMARY:
    Compiles, audits, and tabulates employee time sheets to ensure the production and distribution of bi-weekly payroll and prepares appropriate reports to comply with paying statutory and non-statutory deductions; the focus is on records maintenance, data entry, or other details of public record.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    •    High school graduate or equivalent with previous training in record keeping and data entry
    specialized training preferred
    •    Ability to understand, memorize, retain and carry out written or oral instructions
    •    Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions and follow written and verbal instructions 
    •    Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
    •    Pre-employment background check

    Elkhart County Human Resources
    117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
    Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

    APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

    Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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