Payroll Administrator

City of Irving•City of Irving, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for coordinating with departments to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll. This role involves researching and resolving payroll issues, developing procedures to reconcile payroll, and maintaining the integrity of the HRIS database. The administrator will also process employee status changes, check requests, mandatory withholdings, and pay adjustments. Additionally, the position entails generating and distributing HRIS management reports, preparing W-2s, and training department timekeepers. The City of Irving Human Resources Department supports the city's strategic goals, mission, vision, and values by offering programs, administering processes, and implementing policies to attract and retain qualified, talented, and diverse employees to deliver exceptional services to Irving residents, visitors, and businesses. The department is a collaborative team that values teamwork, food, and fun. The City of Irving aims to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful, and understanding municipal organization in North Texas, reflecting the diversity of the community it serves.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent
Five years of progressively responsible experience in payroll administration or related accounting functions
At least one year of supervisory or lead-role experience
Minimum of three years of experience processing payroll for 2,000 employees or more
Proficient with spreadsheets
Experience with MS Office

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation
Experience with municipal payroll systems
Experience with labor agreements
Experience with government payroll regulations

Responsibilities

Coordinating with departments to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll
Researching and resolving payroll issues
Developing procedures to reconcile payroll and maintain the integrity of the HRIS database
Processing employee status changes, check requests, mandatory withholdings and pay adjustments
Generating and distributing HRIS management reports
Preparing W-2s
Training department timekeepers