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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services · 19 hours ago

Payroll Technician

Petersburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$34K/yr - $57K/yr

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Payroll Technician to manage comprehensive payroll functions at Central State Hospital, a psychiatric inpatient facility. The role involves processing payroll for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring compliance with regulations, and resolving payroll discrepancies.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Manage comprehensive payroll functions in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Process multiple aspects of recurring payroll for approximately 1,000 employees through the Cardinal Human Capital Management System (Cardinal HCM)

Ensure accuracy and timely disbursement

Resolve payroll discrepancies

Provide technical guidance to administrators and employees on payroll accounting, salaries, deductions, retirement plans, and contribution accounts

Oversee auditing of timesheets, payroll registers, and leave records

Administer garnishments, tax liens, federal and state income tax, and work verifications

Ensure compliance with court orders and timely employee notifications

Review, reconcile, and approve payroll reports

Maintain accurate payroll and HCM data

Certify leave accruals and usage

Serve as a critical resource for payroll-related inquiries

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations

Qualification

Payroll methodologiesCardinal HCMMathematical skillsMicrosoft Office SuitePayroll functions knowledgeWork in diverse environmentClerical experienceExperience in payroll environmentInterpersonal skills

Required

Knowledge of current payroll methodologies and processes, preferably in the area of Commonwealth of Virginia payroll systems (Cardinal, Kronos, VNAV, etc.)

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (primarily Excel and Word)

Ability to interpret, understand, and apply rules, regulations, and operating procedures

Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy with all internal and external customers

Ability to work in a high paced and diverse environment

Clerical Experience

Knowledge of payroll functions (taxes, wage processing, garnishments, etc.)

Experience in a diversified payroll environment – preferably public sector and/or non-profit organization

Preferred

Experience using Commonwealth of Virginia payroll systems (Cardinal, Kronos, VNAV, etc.)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans

Paid life insurance

Retirement plans

13 paid holidays

Annual leave

Family personal leave

Sick leave

Employee discount programs

And more!

Company

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks to promote dignity, choice, recovery, and the highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance-use disorders.

Founded in 1906