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 the mid‑point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The midpoint of the salary range is $31.04 per hour.

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

• 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.

• 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 (including 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 % 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.

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

The City is an equal employment opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made for an “otherwise qualified applicant” with a disability. Requests should contact Human Resources.