Municipal Payroll Specialist

City of Westfield (IN); Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Westfield is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office as a Payroll Administrator. The role supports the bi-weekly payroll, maintains employee records, reviews timekeeping, and ensures compliance in a governmental environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong payroll experience, and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of professional payroll experience, preferably in a complex or governmental environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to work with detailed payroll data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing the City’s bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Maintain and review employee payroll information, including hours, earnings, deductions, benefit time, and other payroll-related data.
• Review timekeeping records, leave accruals, compensatory time, and other payroll information for accuracy.
• Identify and research payroll discrepancies and coordinate corrections with the Payroll Manager.
• Serve as a backup resource to the Payroll Manager for payroll processing and other essential payroll functions.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Confidentiality

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Westfield is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office as a Payroll Administrator. The role supports the bi-weekly payroll, maintains employee records, reviews timekeeping, and ensures compliance in a governmental environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong payroll experience, and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.