Payroll & Audit Manager
About The Position
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. The main purpose of this position is to promote and ensure compliance within the Payroll & Audit Unit through auditing, analysis, training, procedural development, and oversight of payroll and timekeeping operations utilizing the TimeClock Plus and Workday systems. The position conducts routine and targeted audits of payroll and timekeeping activities, analyzes data to identify trends, discrepancies, compliance concerns, and potential audit issues, and recommends appropriate corrective actions or process improvements. The position is responsible for ensuring payroll and timekeeping practices remain consistent with Department of Budget and Management requirements, COMAR, the Annotated Code of Maryland, applicable legislative requirements, and established Departmental policies and procedures. In conjunction with the Deputy Director and Director of Payroll & Audit, the position develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures, the Payroll & Timekeeping Manual, training materials, and unit operating procedures; identifies training needs; and assists with implementing policy and system updates. Additionally, the position supports consolidated agencies, correctional agencies, and the DPSCS Office of the Secretary by providing guidance, training, audit oversight, and technical assistance to promote the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of biweekly payroll.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
- Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
- At least one year of experience performing payroll, timekeeping, financial, or compliance audits, including reviewing records for accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience reviewing records for accuracy, compliance, and internal controls to identify discrepancies and prepare comprehensive audit findings.
- Experience with Workday, TimeClock Plus, or similar payroll/timekeeping systems.
Responsibilities
- Conducts routine and targeted audits of payroll and timekeeping activities.
- Analyzes data to identify trends, discrepancies, compliance concerns, and potential audit issues.
- Recommends appropriate corrective actions or process improvements.
- Ensures payroll and timekeeping practices remain consistent with Department of Budget and Management requirements, COMAR, the Annotated Code of Maryland, applicable legislative requirements, and established Departmental policies and procedures.
- Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures, the Payroll & Timekeeping Manual, training materials, and unit operating procedures.
- Identifies training needs and assists with implementing policy and system updates.
- Supports consolidated agencies, correctional agencies, and the DPSCS Office of the Secretary by providing guidance, training, audit oversight, and technical assistance to promote the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of biweekly payroll.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision plans
- Personal Leave - six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
- Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
- Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
- Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
- Holidays - at least twelve (12) holidays per year
- Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
- Supplemental retirement options
- Maryland State Employees Credit Union
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
