Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist --- Location: Greater Hamden area (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to make an impact in public service? We are partnering with a well-established Connecticut municipality seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a structured environment, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative setting. Responsibilities * Process payroll accurately and on schedule for municipal employees. * Maintain payroll records and employee earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections. * Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll requirements. * Review and reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies. * Process payroll adjustments, retroactive payments, garnishments, and other payroll transactions. * Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance regarding new hires, terminations, and employee changes. * Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner. * Assist with year-end processing, W-2 preparation, audits, and payroll reporting. Qualifications * 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a municipal, government, education, or unionized environment. * Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements. * Experience processing multi-department or high-volume payroll. * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll software. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information. Preferred Qualifications * Municipal or government payroll experience. * Experience working with collective bargaining agreements. * Familiarity with ERP/payroll systems used by municipalities. * CPP designation is a plus. If you're looking for a stable opportunity where your payroll expertise will directly support your local community, we'd love to hear from you.