Internal Only - HRIS & Payroll Specialist

*** This is an INTERNAL ONLY posting for current City of Springfield employees only.***

The City of Springfield is seeking an experienced candidate with a collaborative approach and excellent attention to detail for the position of HRIS & Payroll Specialist. The HRIS & Payroll Specialist is a key position in the City of Springfield Human Resources department with responsibility for daily payroll processes and the data integrity of new, current, and former employees’ HRMS records.

Our HRIS and Payroll team takes pride in ensuring each payroll cycle is processed correctly, understanding it affects 2,000+ employees on a bi-weekly basis.

The ideal candidate for the HRIS & Payroll Specialist position will have the following skills and attributes:

• Excel in and enjoy detailed work
• Perform various payroll calculations
• Research and investigate problems and recommend solutions
• Collaborate with the Information Systems department to review, test, and implement HRMS system changes and upgrades
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas

• The City offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including a generous leave program and a City-paid pension benefit.

The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, supplemented by one year of professional experience in HRIS, payroll functions, or HR reporting and analytics.

• Applicable responsible experience in HRIS, payroll functions, or HR reporting and analytics may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement.

• Oracle HRMS experience, bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, and experience participating in projects, determining timelines and action plans.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, , or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.