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Payroll Specialist jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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DescriptionJoin our team for a unique opportunity working directly with one of the world's largest technology companies. As a BIM Specialist, you will collaborate with our BIM team to maintain accurate Revit and CAD file…
exciting opportunities for development and advancement.Your OpportunityOur Arizona Mining group has an immediate need for a Project Specialist to serve various clients in completing feasibility studies and detailed engin…
DescriptionThe Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.Ensure…
vehicles; we're keeping the future of mobility safe, efficient, and ready for every rider. Position Overview The Director, Global Payroll & HR Systems is a dual-impact, hands-on leadership role that operates at both the…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
Senior Construction Project Billing & AR Specialist We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Billing & AR Specialist to join our Finance team for $80-$85K annually. This is a high-volume position responsible for…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
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and respond to pay related questions and conduct research and adjust pay as necessary. Communicate and provide training regarding payroll processes. Provide superior service to internal and external customers, both verba…
We are recruiting Tax professionals at all levels (Staff up to Senior Manager) for immediate full-time opportunities with several growing CPA firms in the Phoenix metro area. Firms are offering competitive compensation p…
Position Overview GCON is seeking a Payroll Specialist with a strong analytical mindset who ensures the quality, accuracy, and integrity of highly sensitive personnel information. This role works cross-functionally acros…
$50k - $65k
Payroll Specialist - Client Success Full-Time | $50,000-$65,000 DOE | In-person or Hybrid | North Phoenix (101/Cave Creek) If you know payroll inside and out and you're good with people, this role was built for you. eBac…
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What payroll specialists earn in Phoenix
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $46k–$59k |
| Mid level | $27–$35 | $56k–$73k |
| Senior | $34–$44 | $71k–$92k |
Adjusted for the Phoenix market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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