Payroll Technician / Payroll Analyst at Town of Marana, AZ

About the Department

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.
  
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together.  Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Duties

The Town of Marana is seeking a Payroll Technician or a Payroll Analyst to work within the Human Resources department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in performing technical and highly detailed tasks related to payroll processing. This position works in a customer service driven department which requires a high degree of confidentiality; supports and upholds the Town’s cultural values.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

9/80 work schedule may be available following 6 months of hire

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

Expected Hiring Range: $19.12 - $23.42 per hour

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.73 per hour

PAYROLL ANALYST

Expected Hiring Range: $26.74 - $32.76 per hour

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Salary Range: $26.74 - $38.78 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

• Performs a variety of technical and administrative duties related to payroll processing and record maintenance. Supports the preparation and verification of payroll transactions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established policies and procedures. 
• Assists in preparing ACH transfers, electronic payments, and related reports. Responds to payroll-related inquiries, researches and resolves discrepancies, and provides guidance to employees on payroll procedures. 
• Maintains and updates payroll documentation for new hires, employment status changes, and other personnel actions to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
• Serves as a backup to the Payroll Analyst and contributes to the efficient operation of payroll functions.

PAYROLL ANALYST

• Collects, audits, and processes payroll data; reviews and verifies deductions, withholdings, and adjustments to ensure totals are balanced and compliant with policies and regulations; reviews and resolves payroll discrepancies.
• Schedules and trains employees on timekeeping functions in ESS; responds to employee inquiries on payroll-related matters.
• Generates data and reporting for external agencies; reconciles each pay period to balance before filing; generates reports to analyze payroll trends.
• Ensures compliance with tax and government regulations; assists with the development of Standard Operating Procedures.

Other Qualifications

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (additional relevant professional experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis).
• Over one year experience working with electronic payroll, accounting, financial or statistical records, and systems or a related field.
• Ability to pass the Town of Marana background check

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered. 

PAYROLL ANALYST MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (additional relevant professional experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis).
• Three or more years of experience working with electronic payroll, accounting, financial or statistical records, and systems or a related field.
• Ability to pass the Town of Marana background check

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered. 

PREFERRED QULAIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in the public sector
• Skill with Microsoft Excel

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system. This recruitment will close on 11/03/2025.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES:
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900  /  fx (520) 382-3500
  
QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact

Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / [email protected]

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.