Payroll Analyst (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. The Office of Financial Services (OFS) is seeking Three (3) Payroll Analysts to join our team in Salem. Are you detail-oriented, and a critical thinker who makes sound business decisions? Do you enjoy assisting others and are an effective communicator? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Two years of experience in analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing; OR At least 96 quarter (64 semester) credit hours or associates degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 12 quarter (9 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance; OR A Certified Payroll Professional’s (CPP) certificate; OR One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND At least 43 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 8 quarter (6 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance; OR One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND payroll certification from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour regulations, tax laws affecting payroll, and regulations
• Ability to learn Workday system to process payroll
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals in a positive, productive manner is critical to success in this position

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and providing guidance to employees, managers, and HR staff for entries into payroll and benefit systems.
• Reviewing and analyzing reports and making adjustments as needed.
• Reviewing and processing any contested or complicated transactions.
• Applying basic bookkeeping, payroll, and benefit practices and principles in accordance with various rules and policies.
• Reconciling payroll, benefits, and protected leave reports in accordance with rule/policy.
• Performing basic analysis of agency payroll, benefits, or protected leave data from agency or statewide payroll application reports.
• Communicating and explaining pertinent payroll, benefits, or protected leave data.
• Suggesting improvements to business practices.
• Providing basic training on the payroll and benefit systems.
• Instructing staff on proper timesheet entry and coding.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree