The City Of Fort Worth - Fort Worth, TX
posted 3 months ago
The Payroll Specialist position with the City of Fort Worth involves performing complex payroll functions that require a high level of attention to detail and critical thinking skills. This role is essential in assisting over 1,000 active Fire personnel, including both Civil Service and Civilian employees, ensuring that all payroll-related tasks are executed accurately and efficiently on a daily basis. The position is located at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex and operates within a team environment, where collaboration is key to resolving payroll discrepancies and ensuring compliance with local rules and regulations. In this role, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for preparing and inputting daily entries of assigned overtime, managing intricate payroll issues through detailed report analysis, and determining corrective actions as necessary. The position also involves overseeing the validation of employee timesheets, addressing discrepancies, and proactively issuing reminders for incomplete entries. Additionally, the specialist will conduct in-depth analyses to resolve payroll errors, ensuring accurate processing and timely submission of payroll data. The job requires the ability to review, analyze, and validate Time & Labor and Absence reports, ensuring the resolution of high-exception cases and compliance with labor agreements and policies. Training Fire timekeepers and updating personnel on payroll policy changes are also key responsibilities. The role demands effective communication with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and communicate resolutions clearly and effectively.