PAYROLL TECHNICIAN I

City Of Clearwater Equal Opportunity EmployerApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).Position DescriptionEntry Salary: $49,646.77 This position is for the Solid Waste & Recycling Department. Under direct supervision, the Payroll Technician I performs highly skilled technical and office support work in the processing, maintenance, and delivery of personnel and payroll related records and information.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Verifies, reviews, and processes forms for new hires, transfers, promotions, lay-offs, resignations, suspensions, and dismissals; checks all submitted forms for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations.Enters, submits, and inputs correct information into personnel record system; tracks and keeps updates evaluations, personnel action sheets, and all other personnel information.Certifies and processes pay increases; verifies and confirms authorizations and enters salary information into records; audits and reviews timesheets, reviews timesheets for signatures, and ensures all reimbursements are accounted for.Sends out, disburses, and delivers notifications for performance reviews; tracks results of performance reviews, applies changes to payroll, and ensures all necessary updates are documented.Records certifications and training information; records and runs reports on monthly training; runs reports and provides information on each employee's training hours.Provides interpretations of City and personnel policies and the proper application to department management and individual employees.Provides consistent and professional data analysis to management for payroll and related budgetary items; calculates all data to deliver accurate details and history.Completes forms used to input and maintain information for computerized record systems; reconciles accounts, performs deposits, and processes departments' receivables.Researches historical records to resolve personnel problems; provides accurate accounting and delivers appropriate information for various issues and concerns.Assists in developing, implementing, and applying department specific standard operating procedures for personnel and payroll activities.Support hiring managers with personnel vacancy requests, advertising positions to outside sources, scheduling interviews, and administration of the hiring process.Performs customer service and other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsLicenses, Certifications, and Equipment: A valid State driver's license is required. This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides: Standard office equipment, such as: fax machine, copy machine, etc. Personal computer and related software. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate PLUS two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including some experience in the functional area of job assignment.Supplemental InformationKnowledge of –Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of personnel management administrationPayroll and budgetary proceduresOffice practices, procedures, and equipmentRecord keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and recordsGeneral office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipmentSkill in –Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlinesCompleting tasks given both orally and in writingPerforming general office and clerical workApplying policies and procedures correctly and accuratelyPreparing accurate accounting reports and statementsMake arithmetic computations quickly and accuratelyEstablishing and maintaining strong office relationshipsOperating a computer and related softwareBenefitsFULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE: Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE: Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.