State of Oklahoma · 6 hours ago
Payroll/Benefits Specialist
Oklahoma County
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$48K/yr - $48K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Oklahoma is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Specialist for the Department of Wildlife Conservation. This role is responsible for processing payrolls, maintaining employee benefits programs, and assisting employees with their benefit plans and payroll inquiries.
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Responsibilities
Records a variety of employee information to maintain and update payroll and benefit records
Works with the Human Resource Assistant to ensure time is entered according to policy and procedure
Process and reconcile monthly, supplemental, retro, and on demand payrolls within prescribed deadlines. Analyze and determine accuracy of payroll prepared. Ensure that procedures for all special payroll items such as longevity and worker compensation adjustments are followed. Reviews a variety of payroll source documents and identifies and reconciles discrepancies
Identify problem areas or situations, evaluate problem causes, and take corrective action to resolve identified problems. Requests on demand checks if appropriate
Compiles employee payroll data such as garnishments, worker compensation, benefits, retirement, and miscellaneous deductions. Verifies accuracy of data and keeps accurate records
Process all required payroll deduction payments within prescribed deadlines. Provide accounting with required information timely to ensure payments are processed on time
Answer questions from employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters
Assist employees by interpreting and explaining their employee benefit plan provisions
Administers the insurance program for new, current, and departing employees and their dependents. Coordinates annual open enrollment for benefit plans
Coordinate retirement enrollment and termination forms including vesting and withdrawal options for departing employee for the Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans. Submit monthly contribution information to appropriate vendor by prescribed deadlines
Assist the Chief of Administration with updates to the plan documents and other retirement matters. Prepare Defined Benefit Retiree Census data and submit annually to the Retirement Actuary
Assist Human Resource Administrator with required payroll and benefit information for the annual budget
Process workers’ compensation payroll adjustments. Coordinate and submit required documents to the appropriate entity in a timely manner. Notifies Human Resource Administrator of any issues or concerns that need attention
Works in conjunction with other sections to complete items needed for agency audits. May assist with governmental reporting, audits, and compliance. Follows all compliance directives
Perform related work as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of college or comparable education. May substitute four years' payroll processing experience in a large organization (100 employees or more) for education
Two years' experience in Human Resources required with preference given for payroll processing experience
Knowledge of and experience with Workday software is a plus
Position requires extensive contact with Department employees in person, by telephone, and/or in writing
Requires knowledge of methods and procedures pertaining to payroll and benefits transactions and record maintenance
Requires knowledge of business communications, including grammar, punctuation and spelling
Requires knowledge of business mathematics
Responsible for confidential data
Benefits
State benefit allowance
Company
State of Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma is a government organization that provides community development, education, employment, and health services.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Dan Cronin
CIO and Chief Transformation Officer
David Ostrowe
Chief Operational Officer
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