JOIN REDMOND The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community, and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.

The Payroll Analyst ensures accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, policies, and labor agreements. This role collaborates across departments to troubleshoot issues, interpret policies, and deliver consistent, high-quality service to employees and stakeholders. Responsibilities include auditing payroll data, performing complex calculations, maintaining timekeeping systems, and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.

Role & Responsibilities

Payroll: Accurately and timely process payroll; upload timesheet data into the payroll system; verify the accuracy of information; perform payment calculations; enter updates to employee records; and perform post-payroll reconciliation and vendor funding. Work involves data entry of employee direct deposits, W-4s, expense reimbursements, payments, and working out of class. Daily maintenance of the timekeeping system, troubleshooting employee inquiries, and processing historical corrections. Payroll processing involves:

Change Management: When changes occur (for example, to a CBA, the Personnel Manual, etc.), track the change and its effect on payroll processing. Communicate and/or train staff on payroll changes as needed.Standard Operating Guidelines:



Update/edit SOPs when changes occur; follow existing and updated SOPs; and create, communicate, and follow recent SOPs as needed.Research and Resolution: Identify and resolve issues that arise and determine how to mitigate their recurrence. Recommend process changes to improve efficiency and reduce the likelihood of errors.Payroll Processing Structure: Understand the current payroll processing structure; recommend areas for improvement and efficiency; provide input to be applied to the HR/payroll system; and participate in HR/payroll system upgrades and testing as required.Review and Audit: Consistently review and audit information during processing to minimize and prevent errors.Calculations: Conduct complex mathematical calculations using spreadsheet formulas and other calculation methods.

Additional Responsibilities Include

- Work collaboratively with others to identify and meet customer and organizational needs.
- Ensure programs, processes, and procedures are objective and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and contracts.
- Ensure accurate, consistent information and interpretation of the City’s policies, procedures, and contracts. Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues as appropriate, and collaborate with HR Generalists,



Senior Analysts, and Program Managers. Review, research, interpret, and recommend action based on established policies and procedures.
- Research, evaluate, and identify available resources and strategies to meet customer needs. Compile information for various projects within assigned areas.
- Track and report performance measures in assigned work areas.
- As a technical expert, provide feedback, guidance, and training to develop and educate others
- Review, analyze, prepare, and maintain various items associated with assigned areas (e.g., timelines, strategies, documents, spreadsheets, memoranda, reports, manuals, guides, forms, flyers, letters, etc.).
- Represent the Finance Department on various committees and teams. Assist in developing communication plans for programs and policies.
- Work with others across the organization to determine the best approaches to coordinating and applying programs and laws.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
- Three (3) years progressive experience in financial analysis/modeling
- Municipal experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of

📌 Payroll Analyst (Redmond)
🏢 City of Redmond, WA
📍 Redmond