Payroll Specialist: Precise Pay & Benefits Admin

Cityofirondaleal; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The City of Birmingham is seeking a qualified Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, record maintenance, and deductions for employees in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The role involves handling benefits, retirement contributions, and compliance reporting within a confidential government environment.

Incumbents will review payroll data for accuracy, support the new hire process, and coordinate with departments to ensure timely, accurate payments and tax filings.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for employees including validation and reconciliation of time.
• Experience reviewing time and attendance according to wage and hour laws (e.g., FLSA).
• Experience using payroll or HRIS software (Kronos, Workday, Lawson, Evolution).

Responsibilities

• Communicate with department heads, employees, vendors, and committees; respond to inquiries and disseminate information related to payroll activity.
• Facilitate the new hire process including paperwork, orientations, and record maintenance.
• Maintain HRIS employee data and benefits records to ensure pay accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee payroll processing by entering leave data and reviewing leave reports to finalize payroll.
• Prepare payroll tax forms and reports for submission to IRS and state/local entities.
• Manage pension/benefit records to ensure accurate benefit payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping accuracy

HRIS proficiency

Tools

Kronos

Workday

Lawson

Evolution

Job description

The City of Birmingham is seeking a qualified Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, record maintenance, and deductions for employees in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The role involves handling benefits, retirement contributions, and compliance reporting within a confidential government environment.

Incumbents will review payroll data for accuracy, support the new hire process, and coordinate with departments to ensure timely, accurate payments and tax filings.