Payroll Officer 1

Payroll Officer 1

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) is actively recruiting a Payroll Officer 1 to join our team located at our Central Office, 55 Farmington Ave. in Hartford, CT.

Position Highlights :

Full-time, 40 hours per week

First (1st) shift

Monday - Friday

8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.

Hartford, CT

The Role :

The Payroll Officer 1 will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of DSS payroll for approximately 1,860 employees spanning across 12 field offices and the central office.

The Payroll Unit includes one Associate Fiscal Administrative Officer and two Payroll Clerks. The selected candidate will report directly to the Associate Fiscal Administrative Officer within the Payroll Unit.

Responsibilities include :

• Assist with assigning and reviewing the work of payroll clerks.
• Assist with determining priorities and planning unit work.
• Utilize Core-CT and EPM reporting modules for unit oversight and required agency reporting.
• Provide staff training and assistance regarding payroll processing and benefits.
• Oversee complex factors including bargaining units’ employees.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefit and compensation information.
• Calculate and process additional payments such as Longevity, retroactive salary adjustments, retirement accruals, and termination payouts.
• Establish and maintain unit procedures.
• Act as liaison with other units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
• Manage competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

About Us :

DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency.

DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities.

Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options.

What’s In It For You :

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To work for a Forbes top company : Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

A healthy work-life balance to all employees.

State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.

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Discover the opportunity to :

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Assist our employees so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

Qualifications & Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in complex clerical work in accounting or payroll.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have had payroll preparation as the principal responsibility.

NOTE : For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a payroll clerk.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1 / 2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

Company Description :

The State of Connecticut Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community and visitors.

As a small state, we have so much to offer education, employment, culture, travel, nature, history, and recreation - each of these opportunities positively impact our citizens and businesses.

While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we are proud to offer positions located throughout the state.

Some of our most popular work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and with a higher demand throughout Fairfield County.

We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our culture and values, specifically :

• Committed to making an impact
• Serving the public through meaningful work
• Seeking limitless opportunities to grow
• Enjoy a work / life balance (with competitive benefits)
• Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives

If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us!

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