Payroll Operations Specialist

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage daily payroll operations for a large department. You will handle time and attendance processing, new-hire paperwork, terminations, and employee changes with an emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires strong Excel skills and experience with Kronos and ADP, plus a solid understanding of federal and state payroll regulations. Excellent attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of payroll processing experience, including with 200+ employee organizations.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices and federal/state regulations.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Kronos and ADP.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily payroll operations for a large department.
• Process time and attendance and payroll entries; interface with payroll.
• Assist with processing paperwork for new hires, terminations, and employee changes.
• Prepare internal payroll reports and year-end reporting.
• Maintain payroll records and file documents in a timely manner.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Verbal/written communication

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in Math/Accounting/related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kronos

ADP

Job description

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage daily payroll operations for a large department. You will handle time and attendance processing, new-hire paperwork, terminations, and employee changes with an emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires strong Excel skills and experience with Kronos and ADP, plus a solid understanding of federal and state payroll regulations. Excellent attention to detail and communication are essential.