SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST - PAYROLL

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST - PAYROLL

Salary

$61,172.80 - $73,112.00 Annually

Location

Cabarrus County, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY26-01380

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applicants who do not fully meet the qualifications for the Senior Analyst position may be considered for employment at a lower classification and corresponding pay grade based on their education, experience, and qualifications.

Hiring range for this position is $61,172.80 - $73,112.00. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 22.

Are you looking to jump-start your HR or payroll career and find a place to grow professionally? If so, Cabarrus County Government Human Resources Department may be the perfect fit for you. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our dynamic HR Operations Team in a Payroll Data Entry role.

Cabarrus County is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, customer-service driven, and passionate about public service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, integrity, innovation, and a strong work ethic while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

This position is ideal for someone with experience processing high-volume payroll transactions, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring accuracy within HRIS and payroll systems while demonstrating a strong commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and exceptional attention to detail.

The successful candidate will:

• Accurately process and enter payroll-related transactions
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Work efficiently while meeting deadlines
• Provide excellent customer service to employees and departments
• Be willing to take on challenges and contribute to continuous process improvement

Are you a results-oriented Human Resources/Payroll professional who exhibits a commitment to high quality work and exceptional customer service to provide a range of human resources services? If you are enthusiastic about a career in public service and thrive working in a dynamic environment, apply today to join Cabarrus County Human Resources team as the Senior Human Resources Analyst - Payroll/HRIS Systems.

General Definition of Work:

Performs responsible and complex technical and professional work in the administration, auditing, and processing of County payroll personnel transactions. Responsible for entering, reviewing, and maintaining payroll-related personnel actions within HRIS/payroll systems, including salary changes, position changes, leave actions, deductions, supplements, and other compensation-related transactions. Work includes ensuring compliance with County policies, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), federal and state regulations, and established payroll procedures. Employee serves as a liaison between Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, and departmental staff to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee pay and personnel data. Work requires a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, independent judgment, and attention to detail. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the HR Operations Manager.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Applies technical and professional expertise to Human Resources and payroll administrative processes; researches and resolves payroll discrepancies; prepares, analyzes, verifies, and maintains payroll, attendance, personnel, and compliance records and reports; processes personnel actions and payroll transactions affecting employee status and compensation; interprets and applies personnel policies, payroll procedures, and applicable laws and regulations; conducts audits and supports compensation and classification-related activities; assists with system testing and process improvements; and identifies opportunities to streamline payroll, attendance, and HR operational workflows while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and effective service delivery. Work requires confidentiality, attention to detail, sound judgment, and independent decision-making.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) as

Human Resources and Payroll Transactions

• Payroll Transactions
• Process payroll adjustments, retroactive pay, and final pay calculations.
• Calculate and process employee wages, bonuses, and supplements based on company policies and regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll and HR inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of employee payroll information such as salary changes in the personnel files.
• Respond to employee inquiries and research payroll-related issues in a timely manner.
• Assist the Finance Department with audits to ensure proper payroll procedures and compliance with internal policies.
• Maintain employee records in HRIS (e.g., NeoGov, Munis) ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assists in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures; assists departments in compliance.
• Assist with onboarding and preboarding processes, including data entry, and document tracking, and keying new hires.
• Analyzes complex employee issues and provides guidance as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and files; prepares files for retention and destruction; maintains confidentiality.
• Performs advanced functions in HRIS including system maintenance and creation of complex queries and reports.
• Develops employee training programs.

Customer Service & Collaboration

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and departmental staff to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide training or guidance to managers on timekeeping and payroll procedures.
• Support cross-functional HR Operations initiatives and process improvements.
• Develops forms, databases, presentations, etc. in both written and electronic formats.
• Prepares various correspondence, reports, forms, brochures, flyers, and other written materials.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Seeks professional development through trainings, meetings and other opportunities to serve the HR profession.
• Performs related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of modern personnel and management principles, practices, and techniques; insurance and benefit programs; County policies, procedures, and regulations; federal and state employment laws; and position classification, pay policies, and employee relations. Working knowledge of office equipment and computers and applicable software applications. General knowledge of the organization and functions of County government. Ability to understand and administer personnel regulations, policies, and procedures; research, compile, evaluate, and analyze financial, technical, and other data; prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality; and attend work regularly.

• Thorough knowledge of payroll administration principles, practices, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of human resources policies and practices; leave and attendance administration; compensation and personnel transactions; insurance and benefit programs; and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA.
• Knowledge of County policies, procedures, and governmental payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of computers, office equipment, spreadsheet applications, HRIS/payroll systems, and related software applications.
• General knowledge of the organization and functions of County government.
• Ability to accurately process and audit payroll and personnel transactions.
• Ability to interpret and apply payroll and human resources policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze, and maintain payroll, financial, technical, and personnel data, records, and reports.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements and streamlined workflows.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees, departments, and leadership.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to report to work consistently, maintain punctuality, and meet established attendance and scheduling expectations to support critical payroll operations and deadlines.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Resources Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience processing, auditing, and entering payroll, compensation, leave, attendance, and personnel-related transactions, including payroll processing and managing pay changes.
• Considerable, progressively responsible experience in payroll administration, HR operations, HRIS/payroll systems administration, or related functions.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, policies, leave administration, attendance tracking, and payroll processing procedures.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or SHRM-CP/PHR certification
• Experience in public sector or local government HR/payroll
• Five (5) or more years of experience processing, auditing, and entering payroll, compensation, leave, attendance, or personnel-related transactions

Supplemental Information

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.

• Earned vacation & sick leave

• 11-12 paid holidays per year

• Floating Holiday

• Paid Personal Day

• Bereavement Leave

• Paid Parental Bonding Leave

• Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System

• Mandatory 6% employee contribution

• 5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required

• Employees have the option to contribute additional monies to the NC401K plan or to a 457 retirement savings plan

• Health Insurance plans

• Consumer driven plan including a health savings account

• PPO Plan

• Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

• Comprehensive health & wellness program

• On-site exercise equipment & programs

• Health & wellness themed instructional classes

• Employee health clinic

• Employee assistance program (ex. Individual & family counseling, legal & financial services, child & elder care location assistance, etc.)

• Choice of optional dental plans

• PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO

• Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

• Vision Plan

• Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.

• Optional eyewear plan available

• $20,000 of term life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment coverage with employer-paid premiums

• Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage

• Optional dependent life insurance coverage for spouses & children

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you havent completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

Have you worked with the following HRIS/HRM computer/time-keeping systems: - Munis (Tyler Technologies) - TCP (Time Clock Plus) - NeoGov (check any that apply)

• Munis (Tyler Technologies)
• NeoGov Insight
• NeoGov Perform
• NeoGov Learn
• NeoGov Onboard
• TCP (Time Clock Plus)
• None of the above
• Workday

04

Please list any additional HRIS/HRM/Timekeeping systems you have experience using. Include the name of each system and briefly describe how you utilized it in your role.

05

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) NEW HIRE SET UP

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

06

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) PAYROLL PROCESSING

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

07

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) KEYING / CALCULATING PAY CHANGES

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

08

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

09

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) LEAVE OF ABSENCE ADMINISTRATION

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

10

Briefly describe any payroll-related experience you have, including but not limited to processing or keying adjustments related to promotions, demotions, reclassifications, terminations, tuition reimbursement, and other personnel or payroll actions.

11

Do you have experience working in public sector employment, including local and/or state government?

• Yes
• No

12

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong Experience

13

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) FMLA / LEAVE MANAGEMENT

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

14

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

15

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) COMPENSATION

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

16

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) RECRUITMENT / SELECTION

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

17

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

18

Please indicate your experience level with the following specific Human Resources functions using the scale below: 1 = Little to no experience 2 = Moderate experience (approximately 1-2 years) 3 = Strong experience (approximately 3-5 years or more) TRAINING INCLUDING CREATION, DELIVERY AND TRACKING

• 1 - Little to no experience
• 2 - Moderate experience
• 3 - Strong experience

19

What would you consider to be your primary area(s) of strength? Please briefly describe your strengths and how they have been applied in your professional experience.

20

Please provide a list of any professional Human Resources certifications you currently possess. If you do not possess any certifications, please indicate N/A.

Required Question

Employer Cabarrus County

Address 65 Church St S

Concord, North Carolina, 28025

Phone 704-920-2200

Website http://cabarruscounty.us