Payroll & HR Support Specialist I

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

City of Chesapeake seeks a Payroll Technician I to process payroll, maintain records, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will handle timekeeping, data entry, auditing, and employee inquiries with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

The role supports onboarding, promotions, and separations while maintaining confidential information and delivering excellent customer service. Benefits are described in the City brochure and applicable emergency hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in accounting or a closely related field.
• Minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• Emergency work hours may be required and work locations may vary.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll using Kronos, Munis, and other payroll systems.
• Review, audit, and validate timecards, attendance records, leave balances, and payroll data for accuracy.
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files per City policies.
• Support onboarding, promotions, transfers, status changes, and separations with payroll setup.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll procedures.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and policies.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with audits and documentation.

Skills

Payroll administration

Data entry

Auditing

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication (verbal & written)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year college education in accounting or related field

Tools

Kronos

Munis

HRIS

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

City of Chesapeake seeks a Payroll Technician I to process payroll, maintain records, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will handle timekeeping, data entry, auditing, and employee inquiries with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

The role supports onboarding, promotions, and separations while maintaining confidential information and delivering excellent customer service. Benefits are described in the City brochure and applicable emergency hours may apply.