State of Wisconsin · 1 week ago
Payroll & Benefits Specialist; Advanced
Portage, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$27/hr - $33/hrThe 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
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.
Company
State of Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
Founded in 1848
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christian Albouras, MBA
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Drew Hanson
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