Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Payroll Administrator in the Payroll Division of the Finance Department. This is a salaried, exempt (overtime in-eligible) non-represented position. The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. As a key member of the City's payroll team, the Payroll Administrator plays a central role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for the entire organization.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-driven environment and takes pride in ensuring that every employee is paid correctly and on schedule. With a blend of technical expertise and service-oriented problem-solving, the Payroll Administrator helps keep one of the City's most essential functions running smoothly.

The following duties are a sample of major duties performed in this role and not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Oversees daily payroll operations and serves as the subject matter expert for assigned payroll functions.
• Provides training, guidance, and support to payroll staff to ensure consistent, accurate service delivery.
• Plans and manages payroll processes to meet service goals and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures all payroll activities comply with laws, City policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigates and resolves payroll errors, service issues, and employee concerns through research and collaboration.
• Reviews payroll and timekeeping data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops reports and dashboards that support leadership decision making.
• Proactively collaborates with departments and Finance leadership to develop and implement efficient, compliant payroll workflows and procedures.
• Evaluates and enhances payroll and timekeeping systems, including automation, integrations, and configuration updates.
• Coordinates payroll projects and manages vendor relationships while supporting day to day payroll operations.
• Function as lead for all payroll processes in the absence of Payroll Supervisor.

We are looking for someone with a strong attention to detail and an analytical and process improvement mindset. This person is tech-savvy, able to operate within multiple systems, and excels at forward thinking, relationship building, and communicating to a variety of audiences. The ideal candidate has a solid grasp of core payroll processing practices, state and federal payroll tax rules, wage laws, and FLSA overtime requirements.

They have a strong payroll and HRIS systems background and are familiar with government payroll practices including collective bargaining agreements, project management/coordination, payroll auditing practices for accuracy, data analysis and reporting.

• Education:
  
  Associate's Degree; AND
• Experience:
  
  At least 2 years' experience providing payroll processing and support; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Final date to receive applications:
Applications received by Friday, August 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time will be included in an initial review and consideration for interview; however, the position will remain open until filled. Interview Process:
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in initial interviews, anticipated to be scheduled the week of August 31, 2026.

• Cover Letter
• Resume