Finance Technician Ii-Payroll

St Pete Beach, City of•City Hall, FL

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About The Position

The Finance Technician – Payroll & Human Resources Support is a key administrative and technical position responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for City employees while providing administrative support to Human Resources. The role bridges Finance and Human Resources by supporting employee lifecycle transactions, payroll compliance, and confidential recordkeeping in accordance with City policies and applicable federal and state regulations. The position processes bi-weekly payroll, verifies timekeeping data, coordinates approvals, resolves discrepancies, maintains payroll documentation, and coordinates payroll changes with Human Resources. It also provides support for onboarding, employee status changes, benefits administration coordination, personnel files, HR reporting, audits, and recurring HR calendar activities. The role supports internal controls, audit preparation, system updates, testing, and process improvements. As a condition of employment, City of St. Pete Beach employees may be directed to work during declared or undeclared emergencies, with possible recall at any hour, irregular hours, alternate work locations, and duties outside the usual job description.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in payroll, accounting support, or HR administration (stated for Finance Technician I).
Working knowledge of payroll processing, wage and hour laws, and basic HR administration principles.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
Proficiency with financial and HR/payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Effective communication skills for interacting with employees, supervisors, and leadership.
Ability to prioritize deadlines and manage recurring payroll cycles.
Ability to work as directed during undeclared or declared emergencies, potentially with irregular hours, alternate work locations, or duties outside the usual job description.
Ability to perform sedentary work, occasionally lift up to 10 pounds, review data and operate computer systems, and communicate effectively in a typical office environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field.
Experience processing payroll in NEOGOV.

Responsibilities

Process and administer bi-weekly payroll for City employees, including time entry, deductions, withholdings, and pay calculations.
Verify timekeeping data, coordinate department supervisor approvals, and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.
Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with retention requirements.
Coordinate payroll changes for new hires, promotions, separations, benefits elections, and leave balances with Human Resources.
Ensure payroll processing complies with City Personnel Rules, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and federal and state laws.
Serve as backup to the Human Resources Specialist.
Provide administrative support for onboarding, employee status changes, benefits administration coordination, and personnel file maintenance.
Enter and update employee information in HR and payroll systems accurately and confidentially.
Assist with routine HR reporting, audits, and documentation requests.
Support HR calendar activities, including open enrollment, performance review cycles, and required employee acknowledgements.
Coordinate with Finance, Human Resources, and departments to ensure payroll and HR transactions are processed accurately and on time.
Support internal controls by maintaining segregation of duties between payroll processing, approvals, and releases.
Prepare reports, documentation, and reconciliation support for payroll and HR-related audits.
Participate in payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements.