Payroll Specialist - Limited Term Agreement

Payroll Specialist - Limited Term Agreement

Salary

$27.06 - $39.24 Hourly

Location

Gilbert, 50 E. Civic Center Dr., AZ

Job Type

Limited Term - Benefited

Job Number

26-0253

Department

FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Division

FM PAYROLL

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Payroll Specialist - Limited Term Agreement. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Payroll Specialist reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Reviews and inputs Federal and State tax and employee direct deposit information and changes.
• Respond to payroll-related requests for information from internal departments, employees, and outside agencies.
• Audit bi-weekly timecards, make necessary corrections, and prepare queries to review for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to Personnel Policies.
• Process timecard imports in the payroll software to generate checks, direct deposits, and reports.
• Analyze various reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll; make manual adjustments as needed.
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• This position is a benefitted, Limited Term Agreement and is funded through June 30, 2027 and may be eligible for renewal based on need and performance in the role.*

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline*:

Posting Closes: June 30, 2026

Virtual Interview Invites Sent: Week of July 6, 2026

Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: July 12, 2026

Interview Invites Sent: Week of July 20, 2026

In-Person Interviews: Week of July 27, 2026

Anticipated New Hire Start Date: August 17, 2026

• Subject to change and for planning purposes only

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Qualified candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Associates degree in Payroll, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field;
• 5 years of experience processing full-cycle payroll (municipal experience preferred), working with automated timecard software, tax filing, auditing and reconciling Federal and State taxes, daily payroll operations, and providing internal and external customer service.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Daily payroll operations for a large entity; preferably in the public sector;
• Complete understanding of the full-cycle payroll process;
• Pension systems and associated reporting;
• Federal and State tax laws.
• Completing work under tight deadlines;
• Microsoft Excel;
• Timekeeping and payroll software;
• Customer service with internal and external customers.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience and education, if you do not have that type of experience or education, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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I understand that this position is full-time (40 hours per week). The work schedule is 7am-6pm Monday-Thursday, with overtime as needed during payroll processing weeks. I am able to work this schedule.

• Yes
• No

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How many full time employees did your payroll processing support?

• No experience in this area
• Less than 250 employees
• 250-500 employees
• 500-1,000 employees
• 1,000-2,000 employees
• 2,000+ employees

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Please list all payroll systems with which you have experience. If you do not have this type of experience, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have with Kronos or another automated time keeping system?

• No experience in this area
• Less than 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 + years

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If you indicated you do have the type of experience covered in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If you do not have this type of experience, please enter N/A.

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs