Payroll Administrator

** Salary is based on experience and/or qualifications, and is subject to negotiation**

The Payroll Administrator will oversee and supervise the organizations payroll functions, ensuring that pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. Provides accurate and timely bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls for all City employees. Maintains employee payroll database and maintains and processes payroll related contributions and reporting in accordance with federal and state regulations. Reviews all work completed by the Payroll Coordinator for accuracy and compliance with City and departmental guidelines, procedures, and regulations.

Work is performed under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative. Position relies on experience and exercises independent judgement to determine that transactions are in accordance with correct accounting procedures and statutory requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, human resources, related field, or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required, supplemented by four or more years’ experience in payroll processing with two years in a supervisory or management role preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience. Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or obtain within one year of employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.