HR Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Finance and HR team as the HR Payroll Specialist!

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting both people and numbers? Tohono O’odham Community College is looking for an HR Payroll Specialist to become a cornerstone of our Finance and Human Resources teams. In this vital role, you will ensure our employees are supported through accurate payroll processing and robust administrative management, helping our institution thrive from the inside out.

Hiring Salary Range : $53,884 - $57,970.

What You Will Do:

As our HR Payroll Specialist, you will handle a dynamic range of responsibilities that keep our operations running smoothly:

• You will review, enter, and process timesheets while running payroll, printing checks, and preparing critical tax documents and 401(k) runs.
• You will receive and process payments, invoices, and purchase orders, and perform essential reconciliations for accounts payable and receivable.
• You will be the go-to resource for staff, assisting with payroll inquiries, benefit enrollments, and tax forms like the W-4.
• You will help welcome new talent by assisting with hire paperwork and maintaining high-integrity, confidential personnel files.
• You will enter employee data into the HRIS and assist with system audits and specialized maintenance.

What You Will Bring:

We are seeking a candidate who balances technical expertise with exceptional interpersonal skills:

• A strong grasp of accounting and mathematical principles, as well as database and query development processes.
• Knowledge of federal and tribal laws related to payroll, taxes, and personnel records.
• An unwavering commitment to maintaining data integrity and handling sensitive personnel information with the utmost care.
• Top-tier customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• The ability to assemble and organize complex data and documentation with precision.

Required Qualifications:

• An Associate's degree or a two-year technical certificate in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Two to three years of general accounting experience.
• A valid state Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to two years of experience working specifically in an HR office within a higher education environment.
• Experience with ADP.
• The ability to speak and understand O’odham and/or Spanish.
• Knowledge and understanding of the history and contemporary issues facing Native people.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• This is a full-time position with typical hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime may be required to meet departmental needs.
• This is sedentary work in a typical office setting, primarily involving sitting and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• The role requires close visual acuity for computer work and data analysis, as well as repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.

How to Apply:

We prefer that you apply for a job with us online through our website, but we also accept paper applications. You can find the application on our website at

If you decide to mail in your application, you must include the following:

• Your completed TOCC application
• Your resume
• A list of three professional references that includes their name, job title, company, work phone number, email, and phone number
• If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must include a copy of your certification or enrollment card. If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you must include a copy of your DD214 form

Please mail your completed application to:

TOHONO O’ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES

P.O. BOX 3129, SELLS, AZ 85634