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Payroll Coordinator

Are you an organized, detail-driven professional with a passion for accuracy and process? The City of Medford is hiring a Payroll Coordinator to play a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. In this role, you'll manage payroll processing, reconcile benefit accounts, handle complex deductions, and serve as a go-to resource for payroll-related questions across departments. 


This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and enjoys work that makes a direct impact. If you're experienced in payroll, comfortable with Excel, and eager to work with a supportive, collaborative team, we encourage you to apply!  Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!


Required Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
  • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative, payroll accounting and analysis experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Available Schedule: 
  • 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
Compensation & Information on Benefits:

This position is part of the Non-Represented employee group. 

Learn more about our benefits HERE.  

**Scheduled salary increases and a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) are anticipated effective July 1, 2025**
The anticipated hiring range for the Payroll Coordinator position is $34.29 (first step) to $36.01 or $37.81 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps. 

Healthcare Benefits:
  • Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
  • Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:
  • Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
  • PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
  • Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
Additional Benefits:
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
  • Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
A well-equipped gym featuring weightlifting benches, dumbbells, cardio machines, and a motivational wall mural.


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Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level

Job Function : Administrative

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