Detail‑Driven Payroll & Admin Support Specialist (0.75 FTE)

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Peoria, AZ is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support payroll and timekeeping for the Neighborhood & Human Services Department, plus Parks & Recreation and Arts, Culture & Library Services. This 0.75 FTE role focuses on accuracy, confidentiality, and dependable support across three busy departments.

You’ll handle payroll processing in Workday, audit time entries, and assist staff with payroll questions, reports, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years related experience with payroll and timekeeping.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire.
• Experience in a municipal or government setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Payroll will be at the heart of this position, ensuring time and payroll data are accurate and processed on schedule.
• Audit time entries, identify discrepancies, and respond to payroll questions from employees and supervisors.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and administrative documents; assist with personnel processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Excel

Workday

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

The City of Peoria, AZ is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support payroll and timekeeping for the Neighborhood & Human Services Department, plus Parks & Recreation and Arts, Culture & Library Services. This 0.75 FTE role focuses on accuracy, confidentiality, and dependable support across three busy departments.

You’ll handle payroll processing in Workday, audit time entries, and assist staff with payroll questions, reports, and administrative tasks.