Finance Technician 2

St Pete Beach, City of•City Hall, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Technician – Payroll & Human Resources Support is a key administrative and technical position responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for City employees while providing essential administrative support to the Human Resources function. This role serves as a bridge between Finance and Human Resources, supporting employee lifecycle transactions, payroll compliance, and confidential recordkeeping in accordance with City policies and federal and state regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll, accounting support, or HR administration.
Working knowledge of payroll processing, wage and hour laws, and basic HR administration principles.
Strong attention to detail with the 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field preferred.
Payroll processing in NEOGOV preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Process and administer bi-weekly payroll for all City employees, ensuring accurate time entry, deductions, withholdings, and pay calculations.
Verify timekeeping data, coordinate approvals with department supervisors, and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in compliance with retention requirements.
Coordinate payroll changes related to new hires, promotions, separations, benefits elections, and leave balances in collaboration with Human Resources.
Ensure payroll processing complies with City Personnel Rules, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and applicable federal and state laws.
Provide administrative support for HR functions including onboarding, employee status changes, benefits administration coordination, and personnel file maintenance.
Enter and update employee data in HR/payroll systems with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
Assist with routine HR reporting, audits, and documentation requests.
Support HR calendar functions such as open enrollment, performance review cycles, and required employee acknowledgements.
Serve as a liaison between Finance, Human Resources, and departments to ensure payroll and HR transactions are processed accurately and timely.
Support internal controls by maintaining segregation of duties between payroll processing, approvals, and releases.
Assist with payroll and HR-related audits by preparing reports, documentation, and reconciliation support.
Participate in payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.