Payroll and Benefits Manager

Pay and Benefits

Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. Life insurance includes an actual term life insurance policy upon employment, covering two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. Paid personal leave and sick leave are available, accruing after one month of employment. Military leave is provided for 15 days per year for military training. Holidays include up to 10 paid days.

Retirement

The State of Mississippi provides a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested after 8 years of employment. Tuition reimbursement and career development and training programs are also offered.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies provide opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

Qualifications

• How many years of experience do you have?
• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

Educational Background

• What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
• None
• Mississippi Occupational Diploma (MOD)
• GED / High School
• 1 year / 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 2 years / 60 semester hours
• 3 years / 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Required Certifications

• Do you possess appropriate certification, if required?
• Yes
• No

Contact Information

Employer: State of Mississippi
Address: 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone: 601-359-1406