Payroll Specialist II

Job overview

The Payroll Specialist II role is onsite in Seattle, WA, with a stated salary range of $86,933.52–$105,667.20 per year. The position supports the City of Des Moines’ payroll function and works closely with Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology to support municipal employees.

What you'll do

• Process semi-monthly payroll
• administer payroll and timekeeping systems
• reconcile payroll, benefits, taxes, and vendor payments
• prepare payroll tax reports and filings
• maintain leave accruals
• support benefit processing
• respond to employee and department inquiries
• coordinate audits and compliance reviews
• provide system training and technical guidance
• identify process and system improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll specialist ii

payroll processing

payroll accounting

benefits administration

time and attendance systems

system administration

municipal government

seattle wa

full-time

$86,933.52–$105,667.20/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role serves as the power user and administrator for the Executime Time and Attendance system and as a subject matter expert for payroll-related enterprise systems.

About the employer

City of Des Moines Washington is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.