Ogden City
FT - Payroll Administrator - Human Resources/Risk Management Division
Job at a glance
- Pay
- $30 – $44
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- First found
- Nov 5, 2026, 12:06 PM ET
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About the job
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Department: Management Services
Division: Human Resources/Risk Management
Pay: GRADE 145: $64,176.38 - $93,055.74 Annual Salary ($30.85 - $44.74 Hourly rate)****.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Merit, Full-Time, Eligible for Benefits
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position performs various payroll duties involving financial record-keeping and/or transactions. It ensures employees' payroll is accurate and timely and provides various clerical support to division staff. The position receives direction from the Human Resources/Risk Director and the Assistant Human Resources/Risk Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Prepare work under stringent deadlines, frequently in stressful or abbreviated timeframes.
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Perform and oversee the biweekly payroll process for all departments within Ogden City.
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Post data to various ledgers, registers, journals, and logs according to established accounting techniques and procedures.
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Process timekeeping and payroll records; participate in preparing and balancing payroll reports; process personnel transactions; and make appropriate adjustments to the city's payroll system.
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Process and calculate various payroll actions, including benefits withholding, overtime hours, garnishments, and workers' compensation.
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Prepare and submit retirement reporting to URS, prepare forms and spreadsheets, and check and tabulate statistical and financial data.
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Assist customers, departments, and employees by providing payroll information, explaining procedures, and assisting with inquiries, and answering questions.
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Exercise responsibility for compliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations regarding payroll reporting requirements.
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Perform general clerical duties, including typing, maintaining files and records, and processing mail.
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Input and retrieve a variety of payroll, fiscal, and statistical information electronically.
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Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
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May participate in and coordinate training programs for city employees.
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Handle sensitive information on a routine basis.
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Maintain confidentiality on all confidential matters.
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Work on a variety of special projects as assigned.
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Provide information and general assistance to city staff and the public regarding personnel policies, procedures, and processes.
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Answer questions and provide information regarding benefits, job descriptions, salaries, and related matters; assist in resolving routine problems or complaints.
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Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employees are required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employees must communicate in person with the public during office hours; and employees must use on-site equipment.
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Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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At least two years of general clerical and accounting experience. Additional experience in payroll, human resources, and/or risk management is preferred.
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High school diploma or its equivalent.
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Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may qualify.
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Experience with Utah Retirement Systems preferred.
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Experience with Tyler Technologies software systems preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Utah driver's license within 180 days from hire.
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Employees will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, ICS300, IS700, IS800, IS701, IS703, IS775; IEMC course(s); position-specific ICS courses based on assignment within one year of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Knowledge of clerical accounting and bookkeeping principles and techniques.
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Knowledge of general procedures related to payroll.
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Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
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Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
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Knowledge of the principles and procedures of fiscal record keeping.
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Knowledge of accounting procedures and methods.
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Skill in maintaining a variety of financial records and files.
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Skill in performing varied accounting clerical work.
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Skill in accurately tabulating, recording, and balancing assigned transactions.
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Skill in operating a calculator, computer, and other related office equipment.
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Skill in typing at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
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Skill in performing a variety of clerical activities.
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Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
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Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, including sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned office equipment.
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Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating assigned equipment as required by the position.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
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Ability to maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication.
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Ability to comply with all city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards.
OGDEN CITY BENEFITS
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Language Pay
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Longevity Pay
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Holidays
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Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
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Medical and Dental
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EAP- Employee Assistance Program
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Life Insurance
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Long-Term Disability
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Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
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Wellness Program
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Tuition Reimbursement
FULL JOB DESCRIPTON ATTACHED AS PDF