Payroll Technician II*

City-of-Henderson,-Nv; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Henderson is seeking a Payroll Technician II in the Department of Finance to perform payroll processing and related duties under general supervision.

Requirements include an Associates' Degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field and at least three years of payroll experience; an equivalent combination may be considered. This is the first step to build an eligible list for one vacancy.

Qualifications

• Associates' Degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience preparing and processing payroll records and reports for an agency or organization.
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs technical duties in preparing, reviewing, and processing payroll records for the City; and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Education

Associates' Degree in finance/accounting

Job description

*This recruitment is limited to the first 75qualifiedexternal applications and will close to the public without notice while still accepting applications from internal employees.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Payroll Technician II in the Department of Finance. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs technical duties in preparing, reviewing, and processing payroll records for the City; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Range of $30.84 - $46.27 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
  • *Click here to view the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
  • **Contingent upon the City’s financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
• Work-Life Balance: Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
      • Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

***Clickhereto review all City Employee Benefits

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Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

• Associates' Degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, or closely related field
• Three (3) years of experience preparing and processing payroll records and reports for an agency or organization
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Online Skills Assessment (Weighted 20%) - Invites will be sent starting Thursday, September 17, 2026
(Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications)

Written Examination (Weighted 40%) - This exam is in-person only; please plan accordingly - Thursday, September 24, 2026
(Candidates who pass the Online Skills Assessment)

Oral Board Interview (Weighted 40%) - Monday, October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 (if needed)
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Thursday, October 8, 2026
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.