Monthly Salary - $3,803-$5,594 (*$4,067-$5,985 PERS Rate)
Are you a detail-oriented and organized individual who enjoys working with numbers? Look no further than our exciting Payroll Analyst opportunity! Join our team and become a key player in ensuring that our employees receive accurate and timely compensation for their hard work. With competitive pay and a supportive work environment, this is a role you won't want to miss. Don't wait - apply today and start your journey towards a fulfilling career!
We are seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our Human Resources team at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent, full-time position in management service.
This position is ideal for those seeking more work/life balance. The successful candidate will have the option to work a hybrid schedule. Travel to the office may be required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Please visit the state’s Work Reimagined website for more information
Who We Are
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) employees approximately 600 employees to oversee the education of over 560,000 students in Oregon’s public K-12 education system. ODE encompasses early learning, public preschool programs, the state School for the Deaf, regional programs for children with disabilities, and education programs in Oregon youth corrections facilities.
What you will do!
Our Human Resources Unit is committed to supporting and promoting the agency’s core values of integrity, accountability, excellence, and equity. We are committed to diversity, which reinforces respectful treatment of others in the workplace; contributes to a positive and productive work environment; establishes and maintains professional and collaborative working relationships; and promotes working effectively and appropriately with individuals or groups with diverse cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors.
Our Payroll Analysts are critical to our agency. They ensure our 600+ employees receive accurate and timely paychecks, as well as manage employee benefits.
Typical daily tasks include:
Review and process employee timesheets
Monitor the leave accrual system
Ensure accurate payroll deductions
Provide guidance to HR staff and agency managers on payroll-related issues
Analyze and recommend changes to comply with laws, policies and collective bargaining agreements
Process new hires, changes, and terminations
Manage various payroll-related tasks such as benefits, garnishments and wage verifications
Attend meetings or conduct research to stay current on policies and procedures
View the entire job description here.
Why us?
At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.
Our amazing benefits include:
Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
Paid days off –
11 paid holidays per year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year
8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
If you current work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!
If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!
What are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates with a minimum of:
Two years of experience in analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing;
OR
At least 94 quarter (63 semester) credit hours or associates degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational- technical school that includes 12 quarter (9 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance;
OR
A Certified Payroll Professional’s (CPP) certificate;
OR
One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing; AND at least 43 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 8 quarter (6 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance;
OR
One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing; AND payroll certification from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school
Candidates who are the most competitive will have a combination of the following background, skills, desired attributes and experience:
Expert knowledge of high-volume end-to-end payroll processing
Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour regulations, tax laws affecting payroll, and regulations on processing withholding and support orders
Demonstrated ability to interpret union contracts, policies, and procedures
Excellent writing and communication skills
Vigilant at maintaining confidential information
Ability to meet tight deadlines, and work in a fast paced environment
High aptitude for learning new things, detail oriented, organized and demonstrated ability to prioritize
Ability to act independently, with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
Skill in establishing rapport and exhibiting tact and sensitivity in dealing with others
Ability to work with a wide range of individuals in a positive, productive manner is critical to success in this position
How to apply:
Materials Required –
● Resume
● Cover Letter stating why you are interested in this position and addressing your qualifications relating to the desired attributes mentioned for this position. Please limit your cover letter to no more than 2.
External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/CV. View this video for help.
Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this job aid for help.
Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in disqualification of your application. Please contact cassie.graham@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process.
