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, including time and attendance, new hires, terminations, and employee changes. You will audit time entries, adjust as needed, and maintain confidential payroll records.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of payroll experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in Excel, Kronos, and ADP. Collaboration with management and reporting duties are involved.

Qualifications

• Four years of payroll processing experience, including for 200+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll best practices and federal/state regulations.
• Solid PC skills with Excel; familiarity with Kronos and ADP.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily payroll operations for a large department.
• Processes time and attendance, new hires, terminations, and employee changes.
• Conducts on-going time entry audits, makes adjustments, and documents deficiencies.
• Prepares internal payroll reports and year-end reporting as needed.
• Maintains payroll records and handles confidential information.
• Interacts with management and assists with ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Time and attendance management

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Math, Accounting, or related field

Professional payroll certification

Tools

Excel

Kronos

ADP

Job description

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage daily payroll operations for a large department, including time and attendance, new hires, terminations, and employee changes. You will audit time entries, adjust as needed, and maintain confidential payroll records.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of payroll experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in Excel, Kronos, and ADP. Collaboration with management and reporting duties are involved.