Internal Only - HRIS & Payroll Specialist

City of Springfield (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

City-paid pension

Generous leave program

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking an experienced HRIS & Payroll Specialist to oversee daily payroll operations and maintain the integrity of HRMS data for 2,000+ employees on a bi-weekly cycle.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and HRIS/payroll analytics experience, advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas), and the ability to work with IT on HRMS changes and upgrades. Benefits include a solid pension and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional HRIS/payroll analytics experience or equivalent substitution by experience.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll processes, and HR reporting and analytics.
• Projects or work experience demonstrating collaboration with IT/IS teams on HRMS changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily payroll processes and ensure data integrity of HRMS records for 2,000+ employees on a bi-weekly basis.
• Collaborate with Information Systems department to review, test, and implement HRMS changes and upgrades.
• Perform payroll calculations and ensure accuracy across payroll cycles.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Formulas

Payroll calculations

HRIS

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRIS/Payroll or related field

Tools

Oracle HRMS

Job description

***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.

Leadership Philosophy

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.

Experience, Education, and Training

• 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.

OR

• 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.

Preferred

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

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, 417-864-1607, 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.