Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist We are seeking qualified candidates to fill one (1) Payroll Specialist vacancy within the Finance Department. In this role, you will support the Accounting Division by performing complex payroll transactions, reconciliations, and related financial processes. Key responsibilities include preparing and processing bi‑weekly payroll, maintaining accurate pay records, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies. Desired Core Competencies Technical Knowledge and Skill - Technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position‑related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using knowledge to accomplish results. Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results. Information Monitoring - Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it. Decision Making - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences. Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Customer Service - Ensuring that the (internal or external) customer's perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value. Resolving Conflict - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement. Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we #J-18808-Ljbffr