Payroll Specialist
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the State Comptroller's Office:
The Comptroller is the chief financial officer of the State of Indiana and has four primary duties: accounting for all the state's funds; overseeing and disbursing county, city, town, and school tax distributions; paying the state's bills; and paying the state's employees. The Comptroller is also the Administrator of the state of Indiana Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information about the Comptroller, please visit our website.
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 and enthusiasm for learning.
The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, possess critical thinking skills, have strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate proven knowledge in fundamental payroll concepts, exhibit the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,000 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.
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A Day in the Life:
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as a subject matter expert for the daily support of payroll and timekeeping systems.
- Guide payroll processes, including timekeeping, tax withholding, banking, 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.
What You'll Need for Success:
Preferred qualifications:
- 2-4 years of payroll experience.
- Previous experience with PeopleSoft HCM Payroll and Time & Labor.
- Previous experience with UKG (formerly Kronos) Time & Attendance.
- Experience with a large volume payroll.
- Experience in state government.
- Strong skills across the entire suite of Microsoft Office products.
Required qualifications:
- 1-3 years of payroll experience.
- Proven knowledge of payroll concepts.
- Self-starter and demonstrates initiative.
- Strong desire for learning.
- Well-developed root-cause analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot problems.
- Accuracy in information collection, synthesis, and meaning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to:
- Prioritize workload and provide timely follow-up and resolution.
- Work independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Multi-task.
- Adapt well to change.
- Manage confidential and sensitive information.
- Prioritize quality and customer service.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that 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 contributions
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- 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 in 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 committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
