Senior Payroll Lead: ERP & Compliance Expert

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead advanced payroll processing, data setup, and reporting in the HRM system for bi-weekly and related payments. This paraprofessional role also involves training staff and providing subject-matter expertise in payroll operations.

The position requires 5+ years of payroll experience, strong ERP payroll knowledge, and the ability to explain complex payroll information.

Qualifications

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
• Extensive (5+ years) payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and review payroll using the HRM system, including retroactive deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings.
• Set up, verify, and process payroll data; handle vendor interfaces/payments and tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and prepare related journal entries and reports.
• Provide instruction and guidance for Payroll Specialists in complex payroll matters; answer questions via in-person, email, or phone.

Skills

Payroll experience (5+ years)

ERP systems experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The City of Mesa is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead advanced payroll processing, data setup, and reporting in the HRM system for bi-weekly and related payments. This paraprofessional role also involves training staff and providing subject-matter expertise in payroll operations.

The position requires 5+ years of payroll experience, strong ERP payroll knowledge, and the ability to explain complex payroll information.