Payroll Specialist

City of Milford

OPEN COMPETITIVE NO. 26-30

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

POSTING DATE: June 16, 2026 CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2026

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

GENEROUS BENEFITS: The City offers the following benefits:

• Medical & Dental insurance effective 1stday of hire
• Traditional Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan (10-year vesting)
• 457 Saving Plan
• Free Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits through Aflac and Mass Mutual whole life group
• Weekly Pay
• Additional Compensation after 7.5 hours of work per day
• Paid Time Off – Separate Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Personal Business Pay, Bereavement Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Access to Employee Fitness Center
• Wellness Initiatives

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the supervision and direction of the Payroll Supervisor, employee in this classification is responsible for work involving the preparation and maintenance of municipal payrolls, remittance of all Federal, State and Local taxes, and payroll reporting. Employee of this class performs a variety of complex clerical and payroll processing duties according to clearly defined principles and is expected to exercise independent judgment based upon knowledge gained through experience in the performance of these duties. The position duties require meeting both processing and reporting deadlines, interpretation of multiple guidelines or procedures and resolution of complex problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or closely related field and three (3) years of responsible experience in payroll processing; OR graduation from high school with five (5) years responsible experience in payroll processing; OR Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience as described above.

Note: Experience in governmental accounting and payroll processing according to union contracts is preferred.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Applicants will be ranked according to their training, education and experience as indicated on the Application Supplement and resume and weighted 40%. Applicants are urged to neatly and carefully complete the application form listing all related training and/or work experience. The top ten (10) qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board panel interview weighted 60%. Candidates must achieve an overall passing score of at least 70% to be placed on the hiring list.

FILING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must create an account to access the Human Resources portal and fully complete an Employment Application. A resume and cover letter must also be submitted through the portal.

To view the job posting and access the application materials, please visit the City’s Employment Opportunities page at the link below:

• https://milfordct.us/767/Employment-Opportunities

All application materials must be submitted through the online portal.

You will need to create an account to complete your submission:

• https://cityofmilfordct.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Select the position you are applying for and follow the instructions provided.

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: $28.13 - $33.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34