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Payroll Specialist Date Posted: Feb 21, 2024 Requisition ID: 439593 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role. Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below. About the State Comptroller's Office:The mission of the State Comptroller’s Office is to carry out the constitutional responsibilities of the Comptroller by: Informing the public about the Indiana State government’s finances; Maintaining the State’s financial records and reports and paying the State’s bills and employees accurately and efficiently; Taking a leadership role in the development of the State’s financial policy; Upholding the public’s trust and confidence by ensuring that Hoosier’s tax dollars are accounted for and spent transparently; Serving as a check and balance within the executive branch to sustain accountability among state and local governmental entities and; Providing quality customer service to all who conduct business with the State of Indiana. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $49,000 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Role Overview: The Indiana State Comptroller's Payroll Department processes a biweekly payroll for 35,000+ employees across three branches of government. The State Comptroller's Office is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team of dedicated payroll professionals. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with an enthusiasm for learning. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, possess critical thinking skills, have strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate proven knowledge of fundamental payroll concepts, and exhibit the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Serve as a subject matter expert for state agencies for day-to-day support of Payroll and Timekeeping systems.
Provide guidance for payroll concepts, including tax withholding, garnishments, pensions, savings plans, bonuses, taxable fringe benefits, FLSA rules and regulations.
Perform daily analysis of critical timekeeping and payroll data.
Apply methodical problem-solving skills.
Perform essential data inputs with great attention to detail.
Review and audit data inputs/outputs.
Assist with Payroll and Timekeeping ticket management.
Create and update training materials.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Must have at least 1-3 years of payroll experience
Must have proven knowledge of payroll concepts
Must be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative
Must have a strong desire to learn
Must have well-developed root-cause analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot problems
Previous experience with PeopleSoft Payroll for North America preferred
Previous experience with PeopleSoft Time & Labor preferred
Previous experience with UKG, formerly Kronos, Timekeeping solution preferred
Experience with a large volume payroll preferred
Experience in state government preferred
Strong skills across the entire suite of Microsoft Office products
Ability to accurately collect information to understand and assess the situation
Ability to prioritize workload and provide timely follow-up and resolution
Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to adapt well to change
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
Ability to prioritize quality and customer service
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [emailprotected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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