Government Payroll Specialist

• Administer and process bi‑weekly payroll by verifying time records, calculating wages, taxes, and deductions, and ensuring timely direct deposits in compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Prepare and file payroll‑related tax documents and reports; maintain accurate payroll records and reconciliations.
• Coordinate employee benefits billing, enrollments, changes, and open enrollment activities; reconcile benefit deductions with vendor invoices.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees and supervisors regarding payroll, benefits, and general HR procedures.
• Maintain accurate personnel and retiree records in accordance with retention and confidentiality standards.
• Prepare payroll summaries, compliance surveys, reports, and employment verifications; collaborate with finance teams on reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with HR administrative support, employee engagement initiatives, policy updates, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications - Government Payroll Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of payroll processing experience with responsibility for full payroll cycles for government employees.(fire department, police station, dispatchers, government employees, etc.)
• Prior human resources experience is strongly preferred; public sector or government experience
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, payroll tax regulations, and federal/state employment laws.
• UKG software required
• CitySuite software is highly preferred but not required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups).
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, problem‑solving ability, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.