Timekeeper

Agency: Department of Forestry · Location: Charlottesville, Nat Resrcs Dr · Recruitment Type: General Public

About the role

Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking a detail oriented and organized individual to provide agency-wide timekeeping monitoring and administrative support. This position is responsible for reviewing employee time and attendance records in Cardinal Human Capital Management (HCM). Cardinal HCM is the integrated, statewide online portal and system of record used by the Commonwealth to manage its personnel. This position will be responsible for identifying discrepancies, communicating timekeeping concerns, and assisting with reporting and auditing activities. The wage timekeeper will work collaboratively with payroll, supervisors, employees and administration staff to promote accurate and timely reporting, support compliance with applicable policies and regulations, and strengthen internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor agency-wide timesheets in Cardinal HCM for accuracy, completeness, timely submission, and appropriate approvals.
• Review and monitor time and attendance exceptions, identify discrepancies, and notify appropriate personnel of issues requiring attention.
• Communicate with employees, supervisors, and regional staff regarding missing timesheets, reporting inconsistencies, and necessary corrections.
• Assist with timekeeping and leave audits by reviewing records, identifying discrepancies, and documenting findings.
• Provide backup assistance with wage employee timesheet entry during designated Program Support Technician (PST) absences or when additional administrative support is needed.
• Monitor overtime leave balances and annual wage employee hours to identify approaching threshold limits.
• Maintain documentation of identified timekeeping discrepancies, communications, and follow-up actions.

Requirements

• Experience in administrative support, data entry, recordkeeping, or related office functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret, analyze, and report data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with agency personnel across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cardinal HCM or a similar timekeeping program.
• Experience supporting payroll, human resources, or administration.
• Familiarity with timekeeping regulations, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Knowledge of Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) policies.
• Previous experience in Virginia state agencies.

Pay

Hiring Range: $26.00 per hour