Payroll Supervisor

City of Milford

OPEN COMPETITIVE NO. 24-34

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR

POSTING DATE: February 23, 2024 CLOSING DATE: April 12, 2024

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: This opening is available to all City employees and the general public.

SALARY RANGE: Workweek is 37.5 hours with hourly salary limits as follows:

Minimum: $1,459.42

Step 1: 1,531.21

Step 2: 1,602.77

Step 3: 1,674.79

Step 4: 1,746.20

Maximum: 1,854.62

GENEROUS BENEFITS: The City offers the following benefits:

• Medical & Dental insurance effective 1stday of hire
• Traditional Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• 457 Savings Plan
• Free Life Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off – Separate Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Personal Business Pay, Bereavement Pay
• Paid Holidays – 13 days per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Access to Employee Fitness Center
• Wellness Initiatives
• Annual beach pass for non-residents

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Treasurer/Payroll Administrator is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of general government payroll(s) processing; ensures that Federal, State and Local laws relating to payroll management are complied with. This position supervises Payroll staff; assigns and evaluates work; and provides training & guidance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in payroll processing OR graduation from an accredited high school and seven (7) years of experience in payroll processing, of which two (2) shall have been in a supervisory capacity OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience as described above.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Applicants, who meet the requirements as stated above will be invited to participate in a performance examination, weighted 25% to measure proficiency level on Excel. Those who receive a score of 70% or better on the performance exam will then be scored on the answers provided on Application Supplement #24-34 and resume weighted 25%. Those who receive a score of 70% or better on the Application Supplement #24-34 and resume will also be invited to participate in an oral exam that will be weighted at 50%. Candidates must achieve a total overall score of 70% or better to be considered.

FILING REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to submit a fully completed Employment Application, Application Supplement #22-28 and resume on or before April 12, 2024, to the Human Resources Department, Parsons Government Complex, 70 W. River St., Milford, CT 06460. For forms and detailed application instructions, go to www.ci.milford.ct.us/hr/pages/jobs then select Payroll Supervisor.

CITY OF MILFORD - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The City of Milford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,459.42 - $1,854.62 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Milford, CT 06460: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person