Posting expires: 5/26/2026
Salary Range: $51,035.56- $68,132.47
GeneralandClassificationStandards
Processesthepayrollas askilledspecialist andcompletingtasksin efficientand effectiveways.Thisisa fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline.Thislevelwouldbeattainablebymultipleincumbentsinaworkgroup(notnecessarilybyall) but would not be an "automatic" promotional level.
SupervisionReceived
Worksunderminimalsupervision;cansetownworksequenceandpacewithinprocess/department limitations.
EssentialDuties&Responsibilities
Thesearetypicalresponsibilitiesforthispositionandshouldnotbeconstruedasexclusiveor all-inclusive May perform other duties as assigned. Processes one or more of the following: new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, time sheet data, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, special pays.
Maintainspaidtimeoff,leaveofabsence,andworkers'compensationrecords;compilesreportsonbase and premium pay; generates and distributes checks; researches and producesspecialreports;assistscompensationstaffindatagatheringforcompensationsurveyinputs; and works on assignments requiring judgment and initiative.
Understandstheimplicationsofworkandmakesrecommendationsforsolutions.Handlesescalated issues from lower-level staff decision-making. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks
Leadership
Routinelyprovidesworkgroupleadership,guidance,and/ortrainingtolessexperienced staff.
Knowledge,Skills&Abilities
Thisisapartiallistingofnecessaryknowledge,skills,andabilitiesrequiredtoperformthejobsuccessfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Good knowledge of payroll policies, processes, and procedures.
StrongskillsinusingMicrosoftOffice,payrollsoftware,databasesinprocessingpayrollforthecity.Ability to work on a wide range of tasks; completes tasks in creative and effective ways; ability to process numbers quickly and accurately. Ability to handle escalated issues from lower-level employees.
Minimum Required Education & Experience:
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Minimum of 3 years' of work payroll experience in the assigned role
PreferredEducation&Experience:
CompletionofTechnicalor Vocationalcourseofstudyoranassociatedegreeintheaccountingareawith 3 years of payroll experience.
LicensuresandCertificationsrequired: None
EssentialCapabilitiesandWorkEnvironment:physical,lifting,andsensorycapabilitiesarerequirementsto perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
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