Payroll Specialist

Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65
Location: Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate: $17.608

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to partner in growing the State of Nebraska through the Department of Administrative Services' Payroll Shared Services initiative. We are looking for a talented, driven, service-oriented individual to join our growing team as a Payroll Specialist. A successful Payroll Specialist will build relationships, meet deadlines, prioritize process improvement, pay attention to details, and collaborate in a customer-focused environment. This position is located in the office at 1526 K Street, Lincoln.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Process onboarding and offboarding of teammates within the HR Information System.
• Resolve benefit and payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Support payroll questions and requests.
• Be a key player in payroll operations by understanding and following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Provide confidentiality on all levels.
• Process payroll for multiple locations.
• Communicate with a variety of teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements

• One year of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration, or office/administrative or two years of related experience.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in KRONOS, E1, and Workday.

Skills

• Ability to complete tasks on tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Ability to implement process improvement and change practices in a manner that emphasizes the value of all teammates.
• Builds relationships and communicates missions and goals in a positive and professional manner.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations

Pay

$17.608 per hour