Payroll and Benefits Manager

Some of what you’ll do

• Plan, organize, direct and administer payroll and benefits programs for all 3,000+ L&I employees across 20 different service locations and headquarters.
• Coordinate communication and outreach to employees and supervisors on current news and recurring issues affecting their pay and the administration of the leave program and other benefits.
• Evaluate legislation, both local and federal, for impact to human resource and payroll business processes and any fiscal, payroll or benefits expenditures.
• Direct or advise the design and implementation of standardized business processes in direct support of customer needs.
• Coordinate with OHR Information Technology support and Payroll/Personnel Program to evaluate and mitigate system and business impact of disruptive events and ensure business continuity.
• Develop payroll support system business processes, reporting, and interfaces with other agency support systems and statewide financial systems.
• Review and approve financial transactions for the payroll run as well as payments and transfers related to leave, garnishments, transfers, benefits administration, retirement invoicing, tax and industrial insurance payments & reporting, salary overpayment recoupment, deceased employee payments, and administration of out-of-state taxes.
• Review, evaluate and design internal control systems supporting accountable handling and safeguarding of agency assets.
• Lead, organize, and control unit standard work and business processes.
• Ensure L&I is in compliance with all Federal Laws related to the employment verification process form I-9.
• Establish standard service guidelines, model service standards and core competencies, and provide timely appraisal and development opportunities.
• And other impactful work that supports our mission

Required:

• Three (3) years’ experience consulting, leading, coaching and mentoring and providing direction and correction when required.
• Expert level experience and knowledge in payroll administration.
• Strong communication skills; ability to adapt to wide varied audiences in both spoken word and in writing.
• Detailed knowledge of Human Resource and Payroll Federal and State Laws, rules, guidelines, and best practices.

• Four (4) years of professional experience in Accounting, Business Management, Public Administration, Human Resources or related field 

• Education in Accounting, Business Management, Public Administration, Human Resources or closely related field. May substitute year for year for experience.

• Two (2) years of experience supervising a team of subordinate staff.
• Two (2) years or more experience working with the State Administrative Accounting Manual (SAAM); Human Resource Management System (SAP); Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS); and balancing of the 035 account.

Things you need to know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. The incumbent will be expected to work in office 2 days per week. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, WA.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief videoand learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.