Payroll Specialist

North County Fire EMS; Stanwood (WA); Presencial; USD 79.000 - 102.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

PERS retirement plan

457(b) plan

HRA VEBA benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

North County Regional Fire Authority is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Administration team in support of our public safety mission. This on-site role reports to the Human Resources Manager and handles payroll, benefits coordination, and related HR information systems.

The position requires hands-on payroll experience, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret payroll rules and collective bargaining agreements.

Formación

• Three years of payroll experience for an organization with at least 75 employees.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources, or a related field.
• Knowledge of payroll, timekeeping, benefits, retirement, and leave-administration practices; strong reconciliation, spreadsheet, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Process and reconcile earnings, deductions, leave accruals, specialty pay, and retroactive adjustments.
• Complete payroll reporting and year-end processing.
• Coordinate benefit and retirement transactions and assist employees with payroll questions.
• Maintain confidentiality and interpret payroll rules and union contracts.

Conocimientos

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Communication

Educación

Associate degree in accounting/finance/BA/HR

Descripción del empleo

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Application Deadline November 30, 2026.

North County Regional Fire Authority is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Administration team in support of our public safety mission. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this position administers payroll and coordinates employee benefits, retirement, and related HR information systems. The position also tracks employee leaves and provides administrative support for leave and disability programs.

We are looking for someone with hands-on payroll experience who can accurately process and reconcile earnings, deductions, leave accruals, specialty pay, and retroactive adjustments. The selected individual will complete payroll reporting and year-end processing, coordinate benefit and retirement transactions, and assist employees with payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and leave questions.

The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a service-oriented approach. This role requires the ability to interpret payroll rules and collective bargaining agreements, meet firm deadlines, maintain confidential information, and work collaboratively with employees, supervisors, and external partners.

This is an on-site, non-exempt, non-represented position. Occasional work outside regular hours may be necessary to meet payroll, benefit, or reporting deadlines. Please review the complete job description for the full requirements and essential functions.

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience processing payroll for an organization with at least 75 employees.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources, or a related field.
• Knowledge of payroll, timekeeping, benefits, retirement, and leave-administration practices; strong reconciliation, spreadsheet, communication, and organizational skills.Preferred qualifications include FPC, CPP, or another relevant certification; benefits, retirement, and leave coordination experience; and experience in a Washington public-sector or unionized organization with at least 100 employees.

NOTE: In lieu of a degree, NCRFA may substitute an equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and/or experience deemed sufficient to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

PAY

The Payroll Specialist full pay range (shown as annual salary) is: Minimum $79,014 (Pay Step 1) to Maximum $102,209 (Pay Step 14).

Hiring Rate: The selected candidate is anticipated to start at Pay Step 1; however, the starting Pay Step within the salary range is based on their qualifying education, training, and prior experience in a comparable position.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for employees and 90% coverage for eligible dependents
• Washington State Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) – Pension plan with an option to choose either PERS 2 or PERS 3
• Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) – Employer contribution equal to 5% of your base salary; employee may also contribute their pay, either pre-tax or Roth (post-tax)
• HRA VEBA Benefits – Employer contribution of $334 per month
• Employer-Paid Insurance – Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Generous Leave Accruals
  • Vacation: Starting at 8 hours per month, to a maximum of 20 hours per month at 96+ months
  • Sick Leave: 8 hours per month
• Additional Supplemental Benefits – Available at Employee cost

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position announcement closes on Monday November 30, 2026.