PAYROLL ANALYST - LIMITED DURATION

Initial Posting Date :

09 / 09 / 2024

Application Deadline :

12 / 11 / 2024

Agency :

Oregon State Department of Police

Salary Range : $4,138.00-$5,746.00

$4,138.00-$5,746.00

Position Type : Employee

Employee

Position Title :

Payroll Analyst - Limited Duration

Job Description :

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by END OF DAY on 09 / 25 / 2024.

If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. *

This recruitment will remain open until 12 / 11 / 2024, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 09 / 25 / 2024.

We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date.

We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Limited Duration Payroll Analyst position.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact osp.

[email protected] and reference REQ-164928.

What will you do?

• Deliver exceptional customer service to our customers verbally and in writing.
• Process payroll transactions in a timely manner
• Audit and review payroll reports to proactively prevent any payroll errors.
• Work in a team environment with open collaboration
• Maintain all fiscal and payroll internal controls.

To learn more about the various Divisions, Programs, Sections or Units within Oregon State Police, click here.

What's in it for you?

• Work / life balance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays and up to 24 hours of personal business leave a year.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as additional optional benefits.
• Retirement programs through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and optional deferred compensation programs through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.
• Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carries your seniority and benefits with you.
• Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills.
• Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service.
• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.

The Oregon State Police is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and affording all persons an opportunity for employment and advancement on the basis of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

At Oregon State Police, our Mission is to serve the State of Oregon with a diverse workforce dedicated to the protection of people, property, and natural resources.

Our values are Honor, Loyalty, Dedication, Compassion, and Integrity.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

Minimum Qualifications (these must be addressed in your resume for full consideration) :

• Two years of experience in analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing;
• 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;
• A Certified Payroll Professional's (CPP) certificate;

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;

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

Preferred Skills (these must be addressed in your cover letter for full consideration) :

Problem-Solving Abilities : Ability to troubleshoot payroll differences and resolve issues promptly is crucial for maintaining payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction.

each one of you is a rock star when it come to this one.

• Active listening, attention to detail, multitasking / time management, adaptability, and organization
• Accuracy and organizational skills. Experience with Excel and analyzing reports. Team player.
• Communication, Customer Service, Compliance Experience
• Attention to detail, organization, time management, problem solving, adaptability, communication with team and fellow management / employees.

How to Apply :

• Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11 : 59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application.
• Update your Workday profile to include detailed experience demonstrating that you meet both the Minimum Qualifications and the Preferred Skills of the job announcement.

Failure to address the Minimum Qualifications in your Workday profile and / or resume will result in disqualification of your application.

• Please submit your resume in either MS Word or PDF format. Documents submitted in formats other than MS Word or PDF will not be reviewed and will result in disqualification of your application.
• After applying be sure that you answer the questionnaires related to citizenship and Veteran's Preference points. To receive Veteran's Preference points, this is a required questionnaire.
• You may be asked to submit additional information after the initial application.
• Please only attach documents that are requested in this posting. Any additional documents that are submitted at this stage, will not be reviewed.

Additional Information & Benefits :

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.

95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

Please monitor your Workday account, as communications will be sent to your Workday account. You may be asked to submit additional information after the initial application.

If you would like to retain a copy of the job announcement, please print this page for your records. Once your application has been processed, you will no longer be able to review the announcement.

Additionally, Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity.

Eligible Veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website : Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at : 1-800-692-9666.

NOTE : If requesting Veterans' preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your My Applications section.

OSP does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet DAS employment eligibility standards.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process.

Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Helpful Links & Resources :

Learn more about OSP here. View our recruitment video here.

View our competitive benefits package.

Background screening information can be found here.

OSP does not offer Visa Sponsorship. To view information regarding work authorization and acceptable documents for verification, click here.

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