Payroll Supervisor (Supervisor II)

Payroll Supervisor

The City of Portland's Bureau of Human Resources is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Supervisor to oversee payroll operations for a workforce of more than 9,000 employees represented by 18 bargaining units. This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, union contracts, and administrative rules.

The Payroll Supervisor provides leadership and direction to the payroll team, manages payroll policies and procedures, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex payroll and accounting issues. This position also contributes to the City's financial integrity by supporting audits, preparing reports, and ensuring payroll processes align with accounting standards.

The Bureau of Human Resources has a supportive and diverse workforce that values teamwork and strives for high-quality service through knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive interactions with its customers. The Payroll Supervisor is expected to have a high-level attention to detail, be a payroll expert, and be an active contributor to the Bureau of Human Resources team.

As the Payroll Supervisor, you will :

• Supervise payroll staff, including assigning work, providing coaching and performance feedback, and ensuring cross-training and professional development.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for the City's 9,000 employees, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with multiple collective bargaining agreements.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with federal and state labor and tax laws, City administrative rules, and court-ordered deductions (e.g., garnishments, levies).
• Review and approve complex payroll transactions, including off-cycle checks, ACH reversals and accounting transactions.
• Develop, implement, and update payroll policies, standard operating procedures, and process documentation that adhere to applicable payroll accounting standards.
• Collaborate with bureaus, employees, accounting staff, auditors, and external agencies (IRS, Oregon Department of Revenue) to resolve payroll and tax-related inquiries.
• Prepare and review payroll reports, including audit schedules and public reporting requests.
• Support system testing, upgrades, and process improvements in coordination with the City's enterprise business solutions (EBS) team.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance standards are met to safeguard payroll accuracy and financial accountability.

To qualify for this position, the following qualifications are required :

Applicant must also have :

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following :

Step 1 : Apply online between October 6 - 20, 2025.

Optional Application Materials :

Application Tips :

Step 2 : Minimum Qualification Evaluation : Week of October 20, 2025.

Step 3 : Establishment of Eligible List : Week of October 27, 2025.

Step 4 : Selection (Interview) : November.

Step 5 : Offer of Employment.

Step 6 : Start Date : A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to :

And so many more! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.