What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAYROLL OFFICER position at City of Santa Fe?
The Payroll Officer is an executive level position for the City of Santa Fe that reports to the Finance Director. Serving as a
senior advisor and resource to the Finance Director, the Payroll Officer serves as the City’s senior subject-matter expert for
payroll administration, payroll accounting, and related compliance. The Payroll Officer is responsible for the effective and
efficient management of City payroll operations and for ensuring appropriate policies, procedures, and internal controls are
maintained over payroll processing, payroll liabilities, employee deductions, payroll reporting, and related financial activity.
The Payroll Officer performs managerial and advanced accounting and finance duties associated with payroll; ensures payroll
is processed accurately, timely, and with proper authorization; ensures payroll deductions and liabilities are properly controlled
and reconciled; and provides advice to the Finance Director on payroll-related financial, regulatory, operational, and internalcontrol matters.
Code : 538-8
Location : CONTROLLER
Grade : GRADE 119
Group : NON UNION
Job Class : PAYROLL OFFICER
Posting Start : 08/21/2026
Posting End : 09/04/2026
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $43.09-$62.48
Salary : $43 - $62