City of Tucson

PAYROLL MANAGER (#0809)

$28.21-$49.55 Hourly / $58,686.80-$103,064.00 Yearly
Salary Grade: 817

General Description

Manages the City of Tucson's payroll operations in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, accounting and financial management standards, internal reporting, policies and procedures including pension distribution process for City retirees while assuring accurate and timely employee pay checks.

Essential Functions

Assists with the implementation, evaluation and interpretation of department policies, projects and procedures including city-wide implementation and use of the City’s timekeeping system.

Prepares and submits payroll tax returns and informational returns.

Provides customer service by responding to information requests, conducts research, provides solutions to complex payroll problems.

Responds to management questions Leads testing of payroll scenarios within the ERP system.

Provides input into new deduction and benefit pay codes Ensures W-2 reporting is timely, accurate and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Reviews processes and leads continuous improvement efforts Supervises 2 or more full-time employees.

Participates in the recruitment and hiring of employees, making recommendation on employee discipline, and other human resources issues including evaluating and managing performance, facilitating positive resolutions, promoting positive morale, and ensuring staff is appropriately trained for maximum performance, and providing leadership and guidance.

Provides training to Payroll Team and to department personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 5 years in a payroll processing related functional area with 3 of required 5 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

"Lead" is defined as leading at least 1 FTE in a work unit. It does not include leading projects, departments, contractors, interns, etc.

Special Job Requirements

Knowledge of payroll systems, accounting database programs, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

Proficiency with a 10-key calculator

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

None

Other Information

FLSA Status: Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 07

Occupation Group Description: Accounting and Fiscal

EEO Job Category Code: F

EEO Job Category Description: Office and Clerical

Organizational Level: First Level Supervisor

NCCI: 8810

Bargaining Unit: No Representation

Driving Requirements

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Secondary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

CLASS: 0809; EST: 7/27/2017 4:20:00 PM; REV: 7/27/2017 4:20:00 PM;