Payroll Specialist Aventura ONSITE with Benefits 60K+ up DOE

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a local municipality and manage payroll processing for approximately 200 employees, including both hourly and salaried personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll administration, wage calculations, deductions, benefits, and applicable federal and state payroll regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accurate and timely biweekly or semi-monthly payroll for approximately 200 employees.
• Maintain payroll records, including timesheets, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and employee changes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations, tax requirements, and municipal policies.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, and payroll-related matters.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee records and payroll reporting.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Experience supporting payroll for approximately 200+ employees preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, overtime, and payroll reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with payroll and ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus):

• Hands-on experience with ADP and/or Tyler Technologies.
• Previous experience working for a city, town, county, or municipal government.
• Familiarity with public-sector payroll procedures and reporting.