Payroll Specialist

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services is hiring a Payroll Specialist for its Payroll Shared Services initiative. This office-based position is located at 1526 K Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role supports payroll operations across multiple locations in a customer-focused environment and requires accuracy, confidentiality, deadline management, relationship-building, and attention to process improvement. The Payroll Specialist maintains payroll information, processes employee onboarding and offboarding in the HR Information System, resolves payroll and benefits discrepancies, and responds to payroll questions and requests. The role follows payroll policies and procedures, reports needed changes, and communicates with a variety of teams. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of the classification. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Requirements

One year of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration, or office/administrative work, or two years of related experience.
Ability to complete tasks accurately on tight deadlines.
Ability to implement process improvement and change practices in a way that emphasizes the value of all teammates.
Ability to build relationships and communicate missions and goals positively and professionally.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with KRONOS, E1, and Workday.

Responsibilities

Collect, calculate, and enter data to maintain payroll information.
Process employee onboarding and offboarding in the HR Information System.
Resolve benefit and payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Support payroll questions and requests.
Follow payroll policies and procedures and report needed changes.
Maintain confidentiality.
Process payroll for multiple locations.
Communicate with a variety of teams.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.