$60k - $70k
Payroll Specialist Vaco has partnered with a growing organization in the Phoenix area that is looking to add a Payroll Specialist to its team. This position offers up to $34 per hour. What You'll Do Process high-volume,…
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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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$22–$44/hr
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$65k
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$60k - $63k
Vaco Phoenix is working with a company in Tempe who is looking to add a Payroll Specialist to their growing team. This position requires the preparation, processing, and maintenance of basic payroll responsibilities. Thi…
$58k - $62k
Vaco Arizona is partnering with a top company in Phoenix to hire a Payroll Specialist. This is a direct-hire, onsite opportunity offering up to $30/hour. The ideal candidate will have experience processing high-volume, f…
Vaco is seeking a Sr. Payroll & Benefits Specialist! What stands out about this role? Fully remote opportunity with a stable and growing organization Opportunity to step into an upgraded role with increased visibility an…
$42 - $55 per hour
Vaco has partnered with a company in need of an experienced Payroll & Benefits Consultant to step into a critical role following an unexpected departure. This individual will provide hands-on support across payroll proce…
$25 per hour
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage the execution of key payroll operations, ensure precise tax documentation, and maintain accurate employee records. In this role, you will play a critic…
Job Summary (List Format): - Maintain office supplies and inventory - Provide excellent customer service - Answer and route district phone calls appropriately - Administer unit communications - Process and distribute inc…
$80k - $90k
Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~ Health insurance ~ Paid time off ~ Vision insurance ~401(k) ~401(k) matching ~ Bonus based on performance ~ Competitive salary ~ Dental insurance Settlement Operations Manager…
$28 - $38 per hour
neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities. What You Will Do The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payrol…
Responsibilities Assist with the processing of multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees. Review and audit employee... ...RWC Building Products is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Huma…
$30 - $35 per hour
Role: Payroll Specialist Location: Phoenix, AZ Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 / Per Hour Internal Job ID: 10078434 Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Are you looking for a new opportu…
$65k - $75k
Payroll Implementation Specialist $65-75K DOE | Full time | Hybrid Phoenix or Remote USA** At eBacon, we're cooking up something special in the construction industry! We're a software company that focuses on certified pa…
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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
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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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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