Public Sector HRIS & Payroll Specialist

City-of-Kings-Mountain; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kings Mountain is seeking an experienced HRIS and payroll administrator to manage the HRIS, payroll processes, and related HR operations. You will safeguard data integrity, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with FLSA and state regulations.

The role partners with Finance, IT, and HR to support accurate compensation, system reporting, and process improvements while handling highly confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business, accounting, or finance.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible payroll/HRIS experience; local government preferred.
• Knowledge of FLSA and payroll laws and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payroll and leave records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Administer HRIS functions, troubleshoot issues, and provide user support.
• Prepare payroll reports and ensure timely regulatory filings.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Payroll processing

Data integrity

Confidentiality

Analytical ability

Education

Associate degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

City of Kings Mountain is seeking an experienced HRIS and payroll administrator to manage the HRIS, payroll processes, and related HR operations. You will safeguard data integrity, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with FLSA and state regulations.

The role partners with Finance, IT, and HR to support accurate compensation, system reporting, and process improvements while handling highly confidential information with discretion.