Payroll and Benefits Specialist
About The Position
Legislative Administration is seeking a skilled Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join the Employee Services team. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional with knowledge of Workday payroll system, Paid Leave Oregon/Francis On-line, Public Employees’ Benefit Board programs, and the Public Employees Retirement System. As a key member of Employee Services, your work directly supports employee satisfaction, retention, and trust. You’ll help uphold our culture of operational excellence by ensuring employees receive accurate, timely, and compassionate support throughout their employment journey. As the first point of contact for payroll, benefits and special leaves questions, you will provide clear, reliable and timely guidance. You will support payroll processing and benefits administration with a keen eye towards accuracy and precision. This position ensures compliance with all applicable governing regulations and rules, and adherence to wage and hour laws. Employee Services is a thoughtful, dynamic team made up of two Payroll and Benefits Specialists and four HR professionals dedicated to supporting the employees of the Legislative Branch with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to exceptional service. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and the meaningful relationships we build with those we serve. This non-partisan role offers the opportunity to directly influence the day‑to‑day experience of our trusted employees—anywhere from 400 to 800 individuals depending on the time of year and the needs of our elected officials. You’ll join a supportive team that recognizes your expertise and encourages growth, innovation, and shared success. This is a full-time, continuing position located at the Oregon State Capitol. Employee Services staff enjoy a hybrid work schedule allowing for opportunities to work remotely as business needs allow. We encourage interested candidates to review the position description below to determine how their education and experience align with the role requirements and invite qualified applicants to apply. Please attach your current resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without both documents may not be reviewed. To view the position description in its entirety, please click here Your application must demonstrate: Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of Workday payroll system.
- Knowledge of Paid Leave Oregon/Francis On-line.
- Knowledge of Public Employees’ Benefit Board programs.
- Knowledge of the Public Employees Retirement System.
- Ability to demonstrate how education and experience align with the role requirements.
Nice To Haves
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Support payroll processing and benefits administration with a keen eye towards accuracy and precision.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable governing regulations and rules, and adherence to wage and hour laws.
- Provide clear, reliable and timely guidance as the first point of contact for payroll, benefits and special leaves questions.
Benefits
- Full medical, vision and dental
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation
- Personal leave
- Eleven paid holidays per year
- Opportunities for professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
