Payroll Technician I

Payroll Technician I

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Clearwater, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00223

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

Entry Salary: $ 48,673.30

Current Recruitment is for our Public Utilities Department

Under direct supervision, the Payroll Technician I performs highly skilled technical and office support work in the processing, maintenance, and delivery of personnel and payroll related records and information.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Verifies, reviews, and processes forms for new hires, transfers, promotions, lay-offs, resignations, suspensions, and dismissals; checks all submitted forms for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations.
• Enters, submits, and inputs correct information into personnel record system; tracks and keeps updates evaluations, personnel action sheets, and all other personnel information.
• Certifies and processes pay increases; verifies and confirms authorizations and enters salary information into records; audits and reviews timesheets, reviews timesheets for signatures, and ensures all reimbursements are accounted for.
• Sends out, disburses, and delivers notifications for performance reviews; tracks results of performance reviews, applies changes to payroll, and ensures all necessary updates are documented.
• Records certifications and training information; records and runs reports on monthly training; runs reports and provides information on each employees training hours.
• Provides interpretations of City and personnel policies and the proper application to department management and individual employees.
• Provides consistent and professional data analysis to management for payroll and related budgetary items; calculates all data to deliver accurate details and history.
• Completes forms used to input and maintain information for computerized record systems; reconciles accounts, performs deposits, and processes departments receivables.
• Researches historical records to resolve personnel problems; provides accurate accounting and delivers appropriate information for various issues and concerns.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and applying department specific standard operating procedures for personnel and payroll activities.
• Support hiring managers with personnel vacancy requests, advertising positions to outside sources, scheduling interviews, and administration of the hiring process.
• Performs customer service and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State drivers license is required.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate PLUS two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including some experience in the functional area of job assignment.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of personnel management administration
• Payroll and budgetary procedures
• Office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

Skill in -

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines
• Completing tasks given both orally and in writing
• Performing general office and clerical work
• Applying policies and procedures correctly and accurately
• Preparing accurate accounting reports and statements
• Make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately
• Establishing and maintaining strong office relationships
• Operating a computer and related software

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:

Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:

Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.

01

What level of Drivers License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03

How many years of experience do you have in progressively responsible clerical work, including some experience in the functional area of job assignment?

• No experience
• 6 months - 1 year experience
• 1-2 years experience
• 2-3 years experience
• 3-4 years experience
• 4-5 years experience
• 5+ years experience

04

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

05

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Clearwater

Address 100 South Myrtle Avenue

Clearwater, Florida, 33756

Phone 727-562-4870

Option 1

Website http://www.myclearwater.com