Internal Only - HRIS & Payroll Specialist

Internal Only - HRIS & Payroll Specialist

Salary

$50,315.20 - $89,440.00 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

081426

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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Description

• This is an INTERNAL ONLY posting for current City of Springfield employees only.*

The City of Springfield is seeking an experienced candidate with a collaborative approach and excellent attention to detail for the position of HRIS & Payroll Specialist. The HRIS & Payroll Specialist is a key position in the City of Springfield Human Resources department with responsibility for daily payroll processes and the data integrity of new, current, and former employees' HRMS records. Our HRIS and Payroll team takes pride in ensuring each payroll cycle is processed correctly, understanding it affects 2,000+ employees on a bi-weekly basis.

The ideal candidate for the HRIS & Payroll Specialist position will have the following skills and attributes:

• Excel in and enjoy detailed work
• Perform various payroll calculations
• Research and investigate problems and recommend solutions
• Collaborate with the Information Systems department to review, test, and implement HRMS system changes and upgrades
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas

The City offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including a generous leave program and a City-paid pension benefit. The City of Springfield employs over 2,000 employees whose work impacts the community daily.

Please click here for information on our excellent benefits!

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, supplemented by one year of professional experience in HRIS, payroll functions, or HR reporting and analytics.

OR

• Applicable responsible experience in HRIS, payroll functions, or HR reporting and analytics may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement.

Preferred

• Oracle HRMS experience, bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, and experience participating in projects, determining timelines and action plans.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of see resume will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 30 college credit hours
• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.

04

How many years of experience do you have HRIS, Payroll Functions, or HR reporting and analytics ?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

05

Please describe your experience.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs