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Payroll Specialist

City of Edinburg
Edinburg, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026 CLOSED ON 8/5/2026

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PAYROLL SPECIALIST

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to prepare and processes payroll on a biweekly/monthly/annual basis, including preparing and submitting all applicable State and Federal payroll-related reports. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Payroll Specialist? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Payroll Specialist position earns competitive pay of $ 15.05/ hourly. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today!

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PAYROLL SPECIALIST

As a Payroll Specialist, you spend your processes payroll checks and reports. Other duties include adding applicable wage garnishment, verifies W-4s and HR benefits open enrollment data on an annual basis. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include assisting with preparation of the year end payroll forms and reports. You also assist with responding to customer inquiries regarding account status and payments. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in customer service, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PAYROLL SPECIALIST

High school diploma, GED or equivalency.

    • Preferred: Associates Degree in related field
  • Requires one (1) year of experience in computerized payroll and financial accounting systems.
  • Requires one (1) year experience in data entry, bookkeeping and personal computers.
    • Preferred: Two (2) years' experience in computerized payroll and financial accounting systems.
    • Two (2) years' experience in data entry, bookkeeping and personal computers.
  • Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Payroll Specialist job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills in clerical and customer service as our Payroll Specialist, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.


Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.

Salary : $15

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