Dbm Payroll & Timekeeping Analyst Auditor

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

About The Position

The Office of Personnel Services and Benefits (OPSB), within the Department of Budget and Management, is seeking a Payroll & Timekeeping Auditor for its Personnel Services Division. The division supports multiple State agencies with human resources administration, policy guidance, statewide leave programs, gross payroll reconciliation, and other HR initiatives. This position is eligible for telework. The current work location is 301 W. Preston Street, Room 705, Baltimore, Maryland; DBM plans to move its offices to 7 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, in December 2026. The position audits timekeeping records, payroll transactions, and leave-related processes across State Personnel Management System (SPMS) agencies to assess compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Areas of review may include timekeeping entries and adjustments, payroll processing reports and results, overpayment collections, payroll exceptions, accident leave, acting-capacity pay, cash-in-lieu approvals, administrative and other unaccrued leave, final payouts, compressed workweek schedules, and leave programs for regular, temporary, and contractual employees. The auditor develops and implements audit plans, analyzes payroll and leave data, evaluates the accuracy and appropriateness of employee pay and leave transactions, and establishes recurring audit schedules based on findings. The position prepares reports, recommends corrective actions, provides guidance to agencies, and monitors follow-up—including overpayment recovery—to support timely resolution and compliance. The incumbent also serves as a subject matter expert on payroll, timekeeping, compensation transactions, and leave policy, and applies State and applicable federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of qualifying payroll, timekeeping, human resources, or financial and operational audit experience. Certain college coursework, degrees, and qualifying military experience may substitute for required experience. Required SPMS certification must be obtained within six months of appointment and renewed every six months thereafter. A valid Maryland driver's license may be required if assigned duties include operating a motor vehicle.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Four years of experience in payroll or timekeeping work, or four years of professional human resources experience, or four years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.
Obtain certification in SPMS policies and procedures and Statewide Personnel System functionality from OPSB, Maryland Department of Budget and Management, within six months of appointment, and obtain recertification every six months thereafter.
A valid motor vehicle operator's license in Maryland is required if assigned duties require operating a motor vehicle.
Applications must provide sufficient information to demonstrate qualifications by the recruitment closing date.

Nice To Haves

Audit experience.
Experience creating and implementing corrective action plans.
Experience identifying problems or issues and instituting process or policy improvements.

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct audits of compensation and leave administration across SPMS agencies.
Maintain an annual audit schedule, document audit findings, and recommend corrective actions to support compliance and operational effectiveness.
Identify process-improvement opportunities through audit results and collaborate with stakeholders to implement enhancements.
Prepare an annual report summary detailing audit results, corrective actions, process enhancements, measurable outcomes, and tangible benefits to the State.
Serve as a subject matter expert and provide SPMS agencies guidance on payroll, compensation transactions, and leave policy matters.
Apply State laws, regulations, and applicable federal laws, including FLSA and FMLA, in auditing payroll processing.
Establish recurring audit schedules and prepare reports based on audit findings.
Monitor follow-up activities, including overpayment recovery, to ensure timely resolution and compliance.
May provide training and guidance to lower-level staff.
Perform other duties as assigned and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.