Payroll & Compliance Analyst

City of Redmond, Washington; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans - DRS & 457 Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

COLA adjustments

Merit increases up to 5%

Job summary

The City of Redmond, Washington is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing while adhering to laws, policies, and labor agreements. This role collaborates across departments to troubleshoot issues, interpret policies, and deliver consistent, high-quality service to employees and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include auditing payroll data, performing complex calculations, maintaining timekeeping systems, and recommending process improvements to reduce errors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Three (3) years progressive experience in financial analysis/modeling.
• Municipal experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Auditing payroll data and performing complex calculations.
• Maintain timekeeping systems and post-payroll reconciliation.
• Understand changes to policies (CBA, Personnel Manual) and communicate effects.
• Update SOPs and participate in HR/payroll system upgrades and testing.
• Review and audit information to minimize errors and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Generalists, Senior Analysts, and Program Managers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field

Three (3) years progressive experience in financial analysis/modeling

Municipal experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Job description

The City of Redmond, Washington is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing while adhering to laws, policies, and labor agreements. This role collaborates across departments to troubleshoot issues, interpret policies, and deliver consistent, high-quality service to employees and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include auditing payroll data, performing complex calculations, maintaining timekeeping systems, and recommending process improvements to reduce errors and