Payroll Representative

Posting Date

05/07/25

Application Deadline

05/09/25

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$20.50 - $22.43 - $26.25- $32.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $21.23 to $22.43.

This position is Non-Exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Classified – Judicial CPR

Department

D800 Superior Court

About the Position

As our Payroll Representative, you are a vital member of our Human Resources team that supports our Judicial Branch employees. You will be a resource for staff and management performing payroll and auditing functions for 600+ employees. Our most successful Payroll Representatives provide friendly customer service and have excellent attention to detail. 

About the Superior Court:

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair, and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public's trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch.  The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative, and Progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time.  We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience:

• Three (3) years of responsible clerical and/or administrative experience, preferably payroll experience.  

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications:

• Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications.

Preferred candidates

Experience in the following:

• Financial
• Payroll
• Human Resources

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• FLSA and Department of Labor standards 

• Employee compensation and leave policies 
• Microsoft Office software
• Automated payroll processing systems such as Workday

Skill in:

• Attention to detail 
• Time management
• Verbal and written communication 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships 

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with staff and a diverse population at all levels within the organization 
• Manage workload and meet required deadlines 
• Work independently
• Identify issues and offer effective solutions
• Maintain confidentiality of data and information 

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Oversees payroll functions for assigned groups of approximately 600-700 employees for bi-weekly payroll. 
• Reviews and audits each timecard. 
• Researches and resolves discrepancies to ensure accuracy of time reporting and pay distribution is compliant with applicable laws and policies. 
• Audits and calculates mileage, travel, and other reimbursements. 
• Balances and reconciles payroll