Senior Payroll & Timekeeping Systems Specialist

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Des Moines seeks an experienced Payroll Specialist II to oversee semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. You will serve as the power user for the Executime Time and Attendance system and work with Finance, HR, and IT to optimize processes.

This advanced role emphasizes system configuration, benefit processing, payroll research, and delivering high levels of customer service while maintaining confidentiality and accurate

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Five years of progressive payroll administration or related experience.
• Public sector payroll and benefits administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare semi-monthly payroll in collaboration with HR and IT.
• Research and reconcile payroll transactions and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Administer Executime configuration, upgrades and training.
• Process payroll tax reports and related filings.
• Maintain leave accruals and reconcile benefit payments.
• Provide payroll customer service and training materials.

Skills

Payroll principles

Public sector payroll

Timekeeping systems

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Executime Time and Attendance

MUNIS / ERP systems

Job description

The City of Des Moines seeks an experienced Payroll Specialist II to oversee semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. You will serve as the power user for the Executime Time and Attendance system and work with Finance, HR, and IT to optimize processes.

This advanced role emphasizes system configuration, benefit processing, payroll research, and delivering high levels of customer service while maintaining confidentiality and accurate