Payroll Specialist - Limited Term Agreement

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Payroll Specialist – Limited Term Agreement. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. The Payroll Specialist reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include: Reviews and inputs Federal and State tax and employee direct deposit information and changes. Respond to payroll-related requests for information from internal departments, employees, and outside agencies. Audit bi-weekly timecards, make necessary corrections, and prepare queries to review for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to Personnel Policies. Process timecard imports in the payroll software to generate checks, direct deposits, and reports. Analyze various reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll; make manual adjustments as needed. View the full job description. This position is a benefitted, Limited Term Agreement and is funded through June 30, 2027 and may be eligible for renewal based on need and performance in the role. Recruiting Timeline Posting Closes: June 30, 2026 Virtual Interview Invites Sent: Week of July 6, 2026 Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: July 12, 2026 Interview Invites Sent: Week of July 20, 2026 In-Person Interviews: Week of July 27, 2026 New Hire Start Date: August 17, 2026 (subject to change and for planning purposes only) At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Qualified candidates must possess the following requirements: Associate’s degree in Payroll, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; 5 years of experience processing full-cycle payroll (municipal experience preferred), working with automated timecard software, tax filing, auditing and reconciling Federal and State taxes, daily payroll operations, and providing internal and external customer service. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in the following areas: Daily payroll operations for a large entity; preferably in the public sector; Complete understanding of the full-cycle payroll process; Pension systems and associated reporting; Federal and State tax laws; Completing work under tight deadlines; Microsoft Excel; Timekeeping and payroll software; Customer service with internal and external customers. This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Town-of-Gilbert