Resolution adding a Payroll Manager to the authorized strength of the City.

Payroll for the City is extremely complex, primarily due to four governmental unions with a variety of payroll topics, including 24 hour schedules, overtime calculations, payout of accrued time, and other separately  negotiated items. Additionally, there is payroll for a non-union group of employees.  Payroll is a function that requires expertise in compliance, processing, and recordkeeping requirements. We recommend the addition of a Payroll Manager position to the authorized strength of the City to provide for a manager level resource dedicated to the payroll function. This position will report to the Director of Human Resources. Currently, payroll is resourced primarily in Finance. Utilization of this new position and organizational reporting structure will allow Finance to focus on improvements that will positively impact both internal and external customers. This position was budgeted in the FY19 operating budget.