About the Village of Arlington Heights
The Village of Arlington Heights, Illinois is a vibrant and thriving community located 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. With nearly 60 public parks and facilities and more than 100 restaurants and eateries across the Village, it is easy to see why the Village has been repeatedly been named “Best Downtown Atmosphere” and “Best City/Town to Live” for 10+ years, from the Daily Herald’s Readers’ Choice Awards. 90% of Village residents recently rated the customer service they received from the Village of Arlington Heights as good or excellent (National Community Survey, 2023).
About the Position
The Village of Arlington Heights is accepting applications for a detail oriented and experienced Payroll Coordinator in the Finance Department. The Payroll Coordinator is a key position in the Village and will take ownership of bi-weekly payroll for the Village of Arlington Heights and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library employees. The Payroll Coordinator will perform a wide range of tasks to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Payroll Coordinator will ensure bi-weekly and special payrolls are processed accurately, including accurate calculations of employee’s salary increases, hours worked, leave taken, taxes, longevity pay, insurance, retirement program contributions and union dues. The Payroll Coordinator will also serve as the point-person for payroll related questions from employees.
In addition, the Payroll Coordinator will create payroll reports, process quarterly tax returns, generate year-end tax reports (W-2s, 1099s), and conduct annual reconciliations for pension contributions. The Payroll Coordinator must be comfortable working in and troubleshooting payroll-related software. Experience using Tyler Munis and Time & Attendance software is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have at least an Associate degree or equivalent technical or business education, along with four to six years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of payroll principles, financial systems, and applicable regulations is essential. The ideal candidate will have the ability to meet deadlines and excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees and stakeholders.
The salary range for this position is $86,006 – $116,111, with an anticipated hiring range of $86,006-$90,829, depending on qualifications and experience. The Payroll Coordinator will work a 37.5-hour work week and will be offered a diverse and competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, opportunities for professional development and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan. This position is open until filled.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals within the Village’s Finance Department. If you are detail-oriented and have experience with payroll, this might be the right new opportunity for you! For more information about the Village of Arlington Heights, please visit our website at www.vah.com or visit www.vah.com/careers to apply.
The Village of Arlington Heights is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all, improving how we recruit, empower, and retain the most diverse and very best talent, ensuring careers in public service will continue to attract the brightest for coming generations.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a background and pre-employment drug screen.
