Payroll Manager

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