HR Payroll Specialist

Evolving Solution Services; Sells (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tohono O’odham Community College in Sells, AZ, is seeking an HR Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing and HR administrative tasks. This full-time role ensures accurate payroll, prepares tax documents, and manages essential HR records, contributing to smooth operations within Finance and HR.

The position requires an Associate degree or two-year certificate in accounting/finance, 2–3 years accounting experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year certificate in accounting/finance.
• Two to three years of general accounting experience.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Criminal background check completed.

Responsibilities

• Review, enter, and process timesheets while running payroll and preparing tax documents.
• Process payments, invoices, and purchase orders; perform basic reconciliations for AP/AR.
• Assist staff with payroll inquiries, benefit enrollments, and tax forms (W-4).
• Support new hires with paperwork and maintain confidential personnel files.
• Enter employee data into the HRIS and assist with system audits.

Skills

Accounting basics

Data integrity

Payroll knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Finance certificate

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

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HR Payroll Specialist

Full Time Professional S-cuk Du'ag Mascamakud \"Main Campus\", Sells, AZ, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1016

Salary Range: $53,884.00 To $57,970.00 Annually

Join the Finance and HR team as the HR Payroll Specialist!

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting both people and numbers? Tohono O’odham Community College is looking for an HR Payroll Specialist to become a cornerstone of our Finance and Human Resources teams. In this vital role, you will ensure our employees are supported through accurate payroll processing and robust administrative management, helping our institution thrive from the inside out.

Hiring Salary Range: $53,884 - $57,970.

What You Will Do:

As our HR Payroll Specialist, you will handle a dynamic range of responsibilities that keep our operations running smoothly:

• You will review, enter, and process timesheets while running payroll, printing checks, and preparing critical tax documents and 401(k) runs.
• You will receive and process payments, invoices, and purchase orders, and perform essential reconciliations for accounts payable and receivable.
• You will be the go-to resource for staff, assisting with payroll inquiries, benefit enrollments, and tax forms like the W-4.
• You will help welcome new talent by assisting with hire paperwork and maintaining high-integrity, confidential personnel files.
• You will enter employee data into the HRIS and assist with system audits and specialized maintenance.

What You Will Bring:

We are seeking a candidate who balances technical expertise with exceptional interpersonal skills:

• A strong grasp of accounting and mathematical principles, as well as database and query development processes.
• Knowledge of federal and tribal laws related to payroll, taxes, and personnel records.
• An unwavering commitment to maintaining data integrity and handling sensitive personnel information with the utmost care.
• Top-tier customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• The ability to assemble and organize complex data and documentation with precision.

Required Qualifications:

• An Associate's degree or a two-year technical certificate in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Two to three years of general accounting experience.
• A valid state Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to two years of experience working specifically in an HR office within a higher education environment.
• Experience with ADP.
• The ability to speak and understand O’odham and/or Spanish.
• Knowledge and understanding of the history and contemporary issues facing Native people.
• This is a full-time position with typical hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime may be required to meet departmental needs.
• This is sedentary work in a typical office setting, primarily involving sitting and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• The role requires close visual acuity for computer work and data analysis, as well as repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.