Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Entry or Advanced)

1 week ago


Madison, United States State of Wisconsin Full time

**Introduction**:
The Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Personnel Management, has multiple openings for Payroll & Benefits Specialists at either the entry or advanced level. These positions work as part of the team providing payroll support to Departments of Revenue and Veterans Affairs. The positions are headquartered at our Rimrock Road Office, which is conveniently located 5 minutes from downtown Madison, just off the Beltline and the Capitol City bike path.

DOA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance Our competitive benefits package also includes:

- A flexible hybrid remote work schedule with the option to alternate time in the office with remote work.
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
- DOA employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce.

**Position Summary**:
These positions require a high level of confidentiality, discretion, attention to detail, time management and professionalism.

To view the complete position descriptions for both levels, click the links below.

Payroll & Benefits Specialist | Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Advanced

**Salary Information**:
Starting pay rates at the objective level, pay schedule-range 81-05, will be between $24.00 and $27.00 an hour. Starting pay rates at the advanced level, pay schedule-range 81-04, is between $28.00 and $32.00 an hour. Current state employees’ pay will be based on the provisions in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A twelve-month probationary period will be required.

**Job Details**:
Home internet connection is required to remotely connect to work systems. Computer hardware will be provided for remote work. However, at this time, this position will be expected to appear in person for at least part of the week.

**Qualifications**:
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

- Performing payroll, benefits, or fiscal support duties (i.e., entering or processing payroll or benefits transactions, modifying timesheet entries, employee benefit administration, accounts receivable/ payable, etc.); and
- Auditing and resolving payroll and/or benefits discrepancies or fiscal data (i.e., verifying data, researching issues, timesheet or benefit adjustments, reconciliation, etc.).

Additionally, well-qualified applicants will have experience:

- Working with a Human Resources Information System (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP, ADP, etc.) for payroll or benefit processing; or
- Processing payroll and/or benefits for a large organization (200 or more employees); or
- Performing payroll or benefit duties in a public sector, 24/7 or healthcare setting.

**How To Apply**:
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Veterans with a 30% or greater service-related disability rating are eligible for non-competitive appointments. If you meet this eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 (honorable discharge), and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointments.

**Deadline to Apply**:


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