Payroll Analyst (Statewide/Hybrid) For ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE employees only

State of Oregon

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Payroll Analyst - For ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE employees only ODOC (Statewide/Hybrid) Oregon Department of Corrections The Employee Services Division of the Oregon Department of Corrections is actively recruiting for a Payroll Analyst position within the Payroll Unit. The position may be located anywhere in the state, with the final work location determined at the time of appointment. It is approved for hybrid remote work; however, staff will be required to report on-site periodically, as agreed upon with the manager. You MUST be a current ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE employee (contract workers excluded) to apply. This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). About the Job – Your Role The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy by reviewing and providing guidance to employees, managers, and human resources staff on entries into payroll and benefit systems. This position provides critical support to the Department’s payroll program, which is responsible for the timely and accurate payment of approximately 4,700 employees across multiple stand-alone payroll offices. This role involves reviewing and analyzing reports, applying fundamental bookkeeping, payroll, and benefits practices in accordance with agency policies, collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information that must include accounting, financial or numerical data, or payroll processing; OR At least 96 quarter (64 semester) credit hours or an associate’s degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance; OR Possession of a Certified Payroll Professional’s (CPP) certificate; OR One (1) year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information that must include accounting, data, or payroll processing; AND at least 44 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 8 quarter (5 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance; OR One (1) year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing; AND Possession of a payroll certification from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school.
At least two months of experience working with Workday Payroll and Time Tracking, including resolving pay-related issues.
Strong understanding of bookkeeping and payroll principles, practices, and procedures.
Proficiency in using computer systems to enter, update, and retrieve payroll, benefits, and protected leave data.
Experience working with protected leave laws, including FMLA, OFLA, and the Affordable Care Act.
Knowledge of and experience with retirement benefit programs.
Ability to analyze, apply, prepare, track, and resolve discrepancies in payroll, benefits, and protected leave data, including identifying and correcting errors.
Skill in compiling and analyzing payroll data for reporting purposes.
Experience with accurate timesheet entry and coding practices.
Ability to identify and resolve payroll errors, balance accounts, and maintain accurate records.
Proficiency in interpreting and applying rules, policies, federal and state regulations, statutes, and collective bargaining agreements.
You MUST be a current ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE employee (contract workers excluded) to apply.
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of governmental payroll policies, procedures, and operations.
Experience using the Workday system.

Responsibilities

Performing analysis and offering recommendations related to payroll, benefits, and protected leave data.
Communicating and applying agency payroll and benefit policies and procedures.
Providing basic training to employees and managers on the use of payroll and benefit systems.
Instructing staff on proper timesheet entry and coding.
Serving as a liaison with agency benefits administrators to ensure consistency and compliance.