Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist processes the City's bi-weekly payroll and performs related technical and administrative work. This includes entering and verifying payroll data (pay changes, direct deposit, withholding, deductions, term pay, retro items, and vendor/agency payments), preparing payroll reports, researching and correcting payroll issues, and reconciling payroll accounts and payments (taxes, retirement, deferred compensation, and garnishments). The role also communicates with departments and employees and assists customers by phone, email, or in person. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to explain payroll information and handle routine matters independently.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The midpoint of the salary range is $31.04 per hour. Please note: the hiring department requests that you attach a Cover Letter & Resume to your application.

Salary: $26.41 - $35.68 Hourly

Location: One Civic Center - 7447 East Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• One year of payroll, accountancy, finance or related experience.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The City of Scottsdale offers:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentives
• Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost

Selection Process: Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service View phone number on click.appcast.io) may contact HR Receptionist at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.