Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll
• Researching and resolving payroll issues
• Developing procedures to reconcile payroll and maintain the integrity of the HRIS database
• Processing employee status changes, check requests, mandatory withholdings and pay adjustments
• Generating and distributing HRIS management reports
• Preparing W-2s
• Training department timekeepers

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible experience in payroll administration or related accounting functions, including at least one year of supervisory or lead‑role experience.

Qualifications

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation and experience with municipal payroll systems, labor agreements and government payroll regulations are preferred but not required.

Skills

Minimum of three years of experience processing payroll for 2,000 employees or more; proficiency with spreadsheets; experience with MS Office.

Pay

Pay grade GG24; full pay range $6,209 – $8,752 per month.