Payroll & Benefits Specialist; Advanced

Introduction Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services.
The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective.
Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.
The Bureau of Human Resources, Region 2 is currently recruiting to fill a Payroll & Benefits Specialist vacancy at either the entry or Advanced level at Jackson Correctional Institution, located in Black River Falls, WI.
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including at least 3.
5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits A casual office atmosphere and flexible work schedules depending on the position’s requirements An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan Well Wisconsin Wellness Program A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being Position Summary This position is responsible for the preparation of complex bi-weekly payroll, fringe benefits, and leave accounting functions for DOC employees.
This position prepares and maintains reports, assists and counsels employees with wages and benefits, interprets pay and leave provisions affecting non-represented, represented and LTE employees.
This requires extensive teamwork and communication with other Human Resources staff, supervisors, employees, and Central Payroll staff.
Salary Information The starting pay is between $45,760 and $62,400 per year; plus, excellent benefits.
Pay upon appointment may vary and will be in accordance with language in the Compensation Plan, Statutes, and Administrative Code.
The pay schedule/range for the entry level is 81-05 and the Advanced is 81-04.
A 12-month probationary period will be required.
Job Details Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.
e.
, a citizen or national of the U.
S.
, a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.
S.
without sponsorship) at the time of application.
DOA Region 2 will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
Upon hire, all new DOA Region 2 employees are subject to fingerprinting.
Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have education, training, and/or experience: • Working with benefits administration and/or payroll processes such as payroll processing and auditing timesheets.
• Providing technical assistance and/or consultation relating to payroll, benefits, and/or HR related functions to employees/customers.
• Creating and managing reports, spreadsheets, memos, etc.
to be used in a professional setting In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have: • Education, training, and/or experience working with payroll and benefits information systems such as PeopleSoft, Kronos, QuickBooks, and ADP.
• Experience training/orientating employees to payroll, benefits, and/or HR topics.
• Experience working with the State of Wisconsin payroll and benefits processes, policies, and procedures.
• Experience providing customer service and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders at various levels of an organization.
How To Apply To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process.
Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above.
It is not necessary to include references at this time.
Your letter of qualifications and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position.
Your letter of qualifications and resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.
Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts.
The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
For more information regarding your letter of qualifications and resume, please click here.
Questions can be directed to Katie Benson at kathryn.
benson@wisconsin.
gov or 608-240-5503.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Deadline to Apply On-line application materials must be finalized by 11:59 pm on December 11, 2023 in order to be considered.
If you have technical difficulties, Wisc.
Jobs helpdesk is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm at 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.
gov.
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