Personnel, Payroll and 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 set forth below:

• 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.
• Plan, coordinate, and support office events and employee functions, including retirement celebrations, staff luncheons, holiday gatherings, and other organizational events, ensuring activities are well-organized, professional, and aligned with the office’s needs and objectives.

• 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 strong professional working relationships with Division Heads, Directors, Supervisors, Attorneys, Support Staff, and external partners and contacts;
• Effective oral and written communication.

Minimum high school diploma, 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.

The Montgomery County Prosecutor will accept applications for a Personnel, Payroll and Benefits Officer until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Pay Range: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00, commensurate with experience.

This is a full time, unclassified position with benefits, including OPERS.

The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer