Payroll Technician / Payroll Analyst

Salary:

See Position Description Location :

Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, AZ Job Type:

Full Time Job Number:

202500117 Department:

Human Resources Opening Date:

10/16/2025 Closing Date:

11/3/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Town of Marana 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 Description 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 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

Examples of Duties 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. Minimum 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 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

ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS Human Resources Staff Contact

Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627. 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. The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information: 01

I understand that the expected hiring range and budget capacity for this position is $19.12-23.42 per hour.

Yes No

02

I understand that the expected hiring range and budget capacity for this position for a Payroll Analyst is $26.74-32.76 per hour.

Yes No

03

Please select the highest level of education that you have completed.

I have a high school diploma or general education equivalency I have some college past the high school level I have an associate's degree I have a bachelor's degree I have a master's degree None of the above options apply to me

04

Please select the item below that more closely describes your public service employment experience.

I have no related experience I have less than 6 months of direct experience I have more than 6 months

05

How many years of experience do you have working with electronic payroll, accounting, financial or statistical records, and systems or a related field?

I have no related experience I have less than 1 year of direct experience I have more than 1 year, but less than 3 years of direct experience I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience I have more than 5 years of direct experience

06

Microsoft Excel- Based on the proficiency definitions below, please select the answer that most accurately describes your level of skill.Entry Level- Can create a simple spreadsheet and enter data. Use basic functions such as sum, addition, and subtraction.Proficient- Can create a spreadsheet using shortcuts with more efficiency than entry level.Advanced- Can create complex spreadsheets using advanced operations such as forecasting, linking multiple spreadsheets, logic statements and macros.

I have no experience I have entry level experience I am proficient I am an advanced user

07

Please list any relevant finance software programs you have used in the past. Required Question