Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, and Dedication then you are just the person we are looking for! A Payroll Coordinator is an essential member of our team, we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV'S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Submit a Complete Application For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this announcement and click "SUBMIT" at the end of your application. Pay Considerations The salary range for the position is 63,534.93 - 101,217.37. Starting salary is dependent on education, qualifications, and experience. Work Schedule This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, (36 hour work week) Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. THE ROLE Performs a variety of specialized duties in the coordination, administration and performance of citywide payroll systems. IDEAL CANDIDATE We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Payroll Coordinator who demonstrates advanced payroll expertise, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative, service-oriented approach. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing complex payroll functions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, labor agreements, and internal policies. The Payroll Coordinator will report directly to the Payroll Manager, and serve as a liaison to Human Resources, Finance, and department leadership, providing guidance, problem resolution, and process improvement support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. They possess strong communication skills and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and cross-training efforts within the payroll function. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Two (2) years of college-level coursework in accounting or a closely related field Four (4) years of experience managing payroll processes and systems OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience SELECTION PROCESS Complete Online Application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City's application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include Oral Board Interview - (Weighted 100%) Pre-Employment Screening For non-police positions only: Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete. Selection/Offers -