Internal Only - HRIS & Payroll Specialist

City of Springfield•Springfield, MO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL ONLY posting for current City of Springfield employees only. The City of Springfield is seeking an experienced candidate with a collaborative approach and excellent attention to detail for the position of HRIS & Payroll Specialist. The HRIS & Payroll Specialist is a key position in the City of Springfield Human Resources department with responsibility for daily payroll processes and the data integrity of new, current, and former employees’ HRMS records. Our HRIS and Payroll team takes pride in ensuring each payroll cycle is processed correctly, understanding it affects 2,000+ employees on a bi-weekly basis. The ideal candidate for the HRIS & Payroll Specialist position will have the following skills and attributes: Excel in and enjoy detailed work, Perform various payroll calculations, Research and investigate problems and recommend solutions, Collaborate with the Information Systems department to review, test, and implement HRMS system changes and upgrades, Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas. The City offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including a generous leave program and a City-paid pension benefit. The City of Springfield employs over 2,000 employees whose work impacts the community daily. Please click here for information on our excellent benefits! Leadership Philosophy The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, supplemented by one year of professional experience in HRIS, payroll functions, or HR reporting and analytics.
OR Applicable responsible experience in HRIS, payroll functions, or HR reporting and analytics may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement.
Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety.
The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.

Nice To Haves

Oracle HRMS experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration
Experience participating in projects, determining timelines and action plans

Responsibilities

Daily payroll processes
Data integrity of new, current, and former employees’ HRMS records
Ensuring each payroll cycle is processed correctly for over 2,000 employees on a bi-weekly basis
Perform various payroll calculations
Research and investigate problems and recommend solutions
Collaborate with the Information Systems department to review, test, and implement HRMS system changes and upgrades