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Payroll Specialist jobs in Tucson, 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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members on photo department operations and services to ensure adequate coverage and operational continuity during times when the Photo Specialist is not scheduled. • Follows company policies, asset protection standards,…
$21.76 - $25.56 per hour
Summary Department - Community Workforce Development Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5760 - Community & Workforce Specialist II Salary Grade: 6 Pay Range Hiring Range: $21.76 - $25.56 Per Hour Pay Range: $21.76…
Implements quality early childhood programs for children ages 3-5 by establishing effective working relationships with students, their families and other staff members, designing and implementing instructional programmin…
Summary This Supervisory Peer Specialist position will supervise a team comprised of peer specialists and may supervise Without Compensation (WOC) peer support employees to provide services - integrate processes - and me…
providing World-Class Imaging to improve the health of all Southern Arizona. Radiology Ltd. is seeking a full time Verification Specialist to join our team . Hours are Monday- Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. This position is based a…
$86.8k - $165.2k
team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is seeking candidate for an Principal Specialist, Materials Planning, SIOP role. The successful candidate will operate in multiple s…
of Arizona—Tucson and Banner University Medical Group is actively interviewing fellowship-trained academic Ophthalmology Glaucoma Specialists to join our growing department. The selected individual will be responsible fo…
Hospice Intake Specialist Job Summary The Hospice Intake Specialist plays a vital role in coordinating the referral and admission process for patients seeking hospice care. This position serves as a key point of contact…
$41k - $62k
timely processes. Perform various daily, weekly and monthly administrative functions and process all or some of the following: payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, material billings, equipment repor…
$42k - $57k
Reclamation Job Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5803 - Wastewater Maintenance Specialist I Salary Grade: 6 Pay Range Hiring Range: $21.12 - $24.81 Per Hour Pay Range: $21.12 - $28.5…
The Billing/Coding/Credentialing Specialist possesses medical billing knowledge and understanding in order to monitor and manage accounts, claims, claims resolution, accounts receivable, and posting of AHCCCS claims. Thi…
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What payroll specialists earn in Tucson
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $52k–$68k |
| Senior | $32–$41 | $66k–$85k |
Adjusted for the Tucson 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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