City of Clearwater · 13 hours ago
Payroll Tech I
City of Clearwater is an equal opportunity employer seeking a Payroll Technician I for the Fire Department. The role involves processing, maintaining, and delivering personnel and payroll-related records and information under direct supervision.
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Responsibilities
Verifies, reviews, and processes forms for new hires, transfers, promotions, lay-offs, resignations, suspensions, and dismissals; checks all submitted forms for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations
Enters, submits, and inputs correct information into personnel record system; tracks and keeps updates evaluations, personnel action sheets, and all other personnel information
Certifies and processes pay increases; verifies and confirms authorizations and enters salary information into records; audits and reviews timesheets, reviews timesheets for signatures, and ensures all reimbursements are accounted for
Sends out, disburses, and delivers notifications for performance reviews; tracks results of performance reviews, applies changes to payroll, and ensures all necessary updates are documented
Records certifications and training information; records and runs reports on monthly training; runs reports and provides information on each employee's training hours
Provides interpretations of City and personnel policies and the proper application to department management and individual employees
Provides consistent and professional data analysis to management for payroll and related budgetary items; calculates all data to deliver accurate details and history
Completes forms used to input and maintain information for computerized record systems; reconciles accounts, performs deposits, and processes departments' receivables
Researches historical records to resolve personnel problems; provides accurate accounting and delivers appropriate information for various issues and concerns
Assists in developing, implementing, and applying department specific standard operating procedures for personnel and payroll activities
Support hiring managers with personnel vacancy requests, advertising positions to outside sources, scheduling interviews, and administration of the hiring process
Performs customer service and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
A valid State driver's license is required
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate PLUS two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including some experience in the functional area of job assignment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of personnel management administration
Knowledge of payroll and budgetary procedures
Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment
Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
Knowledge of general office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment
Skill in organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines
Skill in completing tasks given both orally and in writing
Skill in performing general office and clerical work
Skill in applying policies and procedures correctly and accurately
Skill in preparing accurate accounting reports and statements
Skill in making arithmetic computations quickly and accurately
Skill in establishing and maintaining strong office relationships
Skill in operating a computer and related software
Benefits
Health and Wellness initiatives
100% employee health care coverage
Option for dependent health care
Life Insurance
Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan
Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans
Competitive Salaries
Tuition assistance
Training and development opportunities
Travel compensation
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Discount coupons
Service and employee recognition awards
Company
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida is a progressive city that is committed to enhancing residents' lives while preserving a heritage that is rich in culture and exquisite in landscape.