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State of Wisconsin · 1 week ago

Payroll & Benefits Specialist; Advanced

Portage, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$27/hr - $33/hr

The State of Wisconsin is dedicated to delivering high-quality government services and is currently seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. This role involves managing payroll and benefits for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with regulations.

AssociationNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the preparation of complex bi-weekly payroll, fringe benefits and leave accounting functions for approximately 300 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 Resource staff, supervisors, employees, and Central Payroll staff

This position works closely with employees and has access to confidential information affecting the employer/employee relationship

Qualification

Payroll processingBenefits administrationPeopleSoftKronosQuickBooksADPReport creationCustomer serviceEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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.

Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.

An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.

Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

DOA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.