Senior Payroll Lead — Systems & Compliance

TEP Tucson Electric Power Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Electric Power Company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage bi-weekly and weekly payroll processing for the company and its affiliates. Responsibilities include calculating wages, deductions, garnishments, and final pay for terminations, using established systems.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations; teamwork with the Payroll and Accounting teams is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; understanding of payroll and accounting.
• 2+ years in payroll, accounting, or related field.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Knowledge of W-2 and 1099 reporting rules.
• Experience with Oracle Time and Labor and HRMS systems preferred.
• APA FPC/CPP designation preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Compute wage and overtime payments, record deductions, and process paycheck advances.
• Process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for the company and affiliates.
• Prepare final paychecks for terminations and process tax payments.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and assist with data queries and reports.
• Support month-end processes and ad hoc payroll projects.
• Assist with garnishments, levies, and terminations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting

AA Degree in Accounting/Finance

APA CPP/FPC designation

Tools

PeopleSoft

HRMS

Oracle Time and Labor

BI queries

Job description

Tucson Electric Power Company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage bi-weekly and weekly payroll processing for the company and its affiliates. Responsibilities include calculating wages, deductions, garnishments, and final pay for terminations, using established systems.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations; teamwork with the Payroll and Accounting teams is essential.