Payroll Processor - Fiscal Analyst 2 - Permanent - 2025-07236

Payroll Processor

Be a central figure in administering payroll services within the agency to include handling inquiries and providing information to employees and others. In this dynamic role, you will interpret, evaluate, and resolve problems pertaining to the application of the collective bargaining agreements, the Washington Administrative Code, and agency policies and procedures. With your experience, you will perform several complex and time sensitive payroll and benefit duties that affect all WDFW programs and staff statewide.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will :

• Enter payroll actions as they are received from the Human Resources Department.
• Review and enter required payroll documents into appropriate systems.
• Enter taxable payments to employees into HRMS.
• Print and distribute required payroll documents.
• Research, analyze, audit, and resolve complaints, inquiries and problems dealing with pay, insurance benefits, state retirement, federal and state taxes, and recurring deductions at the request of the employees, agency managers, budget section, human resources, and other state and federal agencies. This includes pulling physical personnel files. Run reports in HRMS and analyze information to determine appropriate action.
• Act as a liaison between Department employees and insurance benefits related matters.

Process Timesheets in Total Time :

Benefits Administration :

Working Conditions :

Work setting : Work is performed in an office setting. Schedule : Core business hours are 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Scheduled work hours may be flexible. May occasionally be required to work more than 40 hours per week or on weekends to meet deadlines during payroll cut-off and open enrollment periods. Limited leave approved during these cutoffs and open enrollment periods. Travel requirements : Occasional travel may be required throughout the state to attend training, meetings, and conferences. Customer Interactions : Field and office staff by phone, email and in person that require timely responses.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment :

Successful completion of agency training and / or certification is dependent on supervisory direction, position need, and training availability.

Preferred Qualifications :

Your application should include the following :