Payroll Data Specialist — Excel & Compliance

City of Stamford; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stamford is seeking a dedicated payroll paraprofessional to manage payroll data, process records, and support internal controls. The role involves extensive Excel use for data entry, report generation, and reconciliation across City departments and BOE payroll activities.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and 3 years in payroll/HR/finance, with Dayforce or similar systems preferred. The position supports a collaborative team in a public sector environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3 years of experience in payroll/human resources/finance.
• Experience with Dayforce or a similar payroll and HR system preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal tax rules, multiple union contracts, and city/BOE policies.
• Ability to analyze data to identify discrepancies and present solutions to management.

Responsibilities

• Process pay records for City departments and city pension funds; download and distribute reports for reconciliation.
• Process covering checks (deductions) and transmit deduction information to third party administrators.
• Manage garnishment process and ensure compliance with state and federal agencies.
• Calculate Return of Contributions for separating employees, pension tax calculations, and police workers' compensation activity.
• Support internal controls: payroll payout audits, verification of info, purging old records, auditing Timekeeping data.
• Back up Payroll Supervisor and transmit payroll/Timekeeping data to providers.
• Answer inquiries from employees and pensioners regarding payroll and time/attendance issues; handle communications.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

City of Stamford is seeking a dedicated payroll paraprofessional to manage payroll data, process records, and support internal controls. The role involves extensive Excel use for data entry, report generation, and reconciliation across City departments and BOE payroll activities.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and 3 years in payroll/HR/finance, with Dayforce or similar systems preferred. The position supports a collaborative team in a public sector environment.