Payroll Specialist

City of Hutchinson•Hutchinson, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Due to retirement in 2027 the City of Hutchinson is seeking a highly skilled, dependable, and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for City employees while supporting payroll compliance, benefits and deduction administration, HRIS/payroll system management, reporting, and employee assistance. This position is expected to begin in September, with training provided alongside the current Payroll Specialist through March 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy, service, and confidentiality in a fast-paced public-sector environment.

Requirements

Excellent expertise in high-level payroll systems such as UKG
Strong experience in payroll processing and payroll system administration
An excellent understanding of payroll legalities, including wage and hour compliance, payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and benefits-related payroll requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
The ability to learn quickly, think through processes carefully, and stay focused on the quality of the end product
A high level of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail
Strong communication and customer service skills
Handle stress effectively in a deadline-driven payroll environment
Report to work on time and consistently
Manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism
Adapt quickly to system updates, process changes, and compliance requirements
Work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with others
Minimum 5 years of payroll administration experience in a high-volume, large-company environment is preferred
Associate's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or related field is preferred
Valid Kansas driver's license

Nice To Haves

Public-sector or municipal payroll
KPERS / KP&F payroll reporting and deductions
Union environments or payroll administration involving labor agreements
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Process accurate bi-weekly payroll
Review and audit employee timesheets
Manage payroll records, deductions, and benefit-related reconciliations
Prepare and support required payroll reporting, including tax and compliance filings
Maintain and troubleshoot payroll and timekeeping systems
Assist employees and supervisors with payroll-related questions
Help improve payroll workflows, reporting, and system processes
Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with applicable laws, regulations, labor agreements, and City policies