Payroll Manager

Job Description

Seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and supervise staff during the implementation of a new HRIS/HCM system. This role will oversee full-cycle payroll processing, compliance, payroll reporting, and system transition activities.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of municipal payroll experience
• Prior payroll leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage & hour laws, payroll accounting, and reconciliations
• Experience with union agreements (MOUs), retirement contributions, and complex payroll environments
• Police & fire payroll experience highly preferred
• Tyler Munis and advanced Excel skills preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle municipal payroll operations
• Supervise and support payroll staff
• Ensure payroll compliance and accuracy
• Review reconciliations, tax filings, and payroll reporting
• Resolve complex payroll issues and discrepancies
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and department leaders
• Support payroll testing and implementation of a new HRIS/HCM system

Why Apply

• Full-time position with benefits, including ASRS eligibility
• Key leadership role during a major technology transformation
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative municipal organization