Payroll Specialist
Haltom City • Haltom City, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Step into a pivotal role with Haltom City as our new Payroll Specialist. Located in the heart of Haltom City, TX, this full-time, in-office position offers an impressive salary range of $70,977 – $106,466 annually ($34.12/hour). We also offer our team generous benefits. This includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Generous PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- An employee assistance program
- A cafeteria plan
- Longevity pay
You'll work a consistent Monday through Thursday schedule from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, giving you long weekends and stability in your routine. This is a full-time, in-office role at Haltom City City Hall.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS OUR PAYROLL SPECIALIST
As a Payroll Specialist, you will process and administer payroll with accuracy, ensuring every city employee receives timely and correct compensation. You will maintain comprehensive records and generate required reports, while managing employee changes and responding to related inquiries. Your role will keep you engaged in ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting audit efforts. You will also administer related benefits and deductions.
Here's what we need from you:
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Experience managing payroll changes and addressing employee inquiries
- Commitment to supporting audits and administering related benefits and deductions
- Ability to maintain records and compliance
- Strong attention to detail
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (preferred)
WHY CHOOSE US?
At the City of Haltom City, we take pride in fostering a collaborative, diverse, and supportive workplace where every team member is empowered to contribute to excellence. Here, you can take on exciting, meaningful projects while working alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in Haltom City, Texas. With both full-time and part-time opportunities, competitive benefits, and workplace practices that support work-life balance, including four-day work weeks in eligible departments, you'll have the chance to grow your career in an environment built on teamwork and transparency. If you're ready to bring your talents to a place where you can lead, learn, and create lasting impact, we'd love to have you join our team.
Our application process is quick and mobile-friendly, so you can apply whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.
Must have the ability to pass a background check.