MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Commissioners will be hearing a presentation on Right Stuff Software – a time clock system for a possible update for how county employees clock in and clock out for the day. Commissioner Stan Klotz referred to some “issues” with payroll; “I just wonder if we could do better.”
Key Fobs were discussed during the Continuity of Operations (COOP) meeting about punching in and out.
In a follow-up, Klotz said that COOP is an organization that explores how best to continue to provide public services in case of emergency or disaster; and how best to support the public during times of need. It also explores the day to day operations of the County to prevent disruptions.
Auditor Angie Birchmeier Johnson said that she didn’t have a lot of information on the product, but had seen a demonstration. Several Sheriff’s Departments use it successfully. She noted that moving Marshall County Sheriff’s Department employees to a 40 hour work week will help resolve a lot of scheduling issues.
Auditor Birchmeier Johnson reached out to the Auditor’s Association and got 11 responses back. Seven of those 11 are using the Right Stuff Software, two are using Attendance on Demand (AOD) – which is what is currently being used, and one was using Time Clock.
Right Stuff uses biometrics and numbers as opposed to key fobs; and can save municipalities time by increasing accuracy through a customized work force scheduling and time keeping system. Right Stuff uses Precinct Manager which was designed to handle complex schedules such as law enforcement and other government agencies, including part time and seasonal employees that do not work a typical eight hour work day Monday through Friday with a one hour lunch.
Klotz noted that it may not be feasible due to costs, but wanted to explore the possibilities. Right Stuff Software is expected to streamline the time sheet process and record keeping for all the departments; which would be helpful to both Payroll and Human Resources.
Commissioners Kevin Overmyer and Michael Burroughs agreed to hear the presentation.
Marshall County Sheriff Matthew Hassel spoke favorably about the possibility noting that the Sheriff’s Department has had difficulty, even before his terms, accommodating the AOD currently being used. His team doesn’t work a typical Monday through Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an hour off for lunch every week. His department has 70 full time employees; with many of those positions working shifts scheduled around the clock.
Overmyer confirmed that they will explore the possibility. Sheriff Hassel agreed to have the two MCSD employees who do payroll for the department in attendance for the presentation.
