LI Human Resource Consultant 1 Payroll Benefits Specialist
LI Human Resource Consultant 1 Payroll Benefits Specialist
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Our Mission:Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus One L&I Respect Diversity Equity and Inclusion Learning and Growth ReliabilityPlease note: This announcement is being used to fill multiple positions.
We anticipate conducting interviews over the week of March 24 2025 through March 28 2025.The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) an employer of choice is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Human Resource Consultant (HRC) 1 Payroll & Benefits Specialist!
Within L&I Office of Human Resources our Payroll and Benefits team ensures employees are paid accurately and on time. We are looking for two 2 individuals to support our mission of Keeping Washington Safe & Working by providing exemplary customer service to our customers both internal and external.
As a Payroll & Benefits Specialist you will be responsible for collecting reviewing and maintaining employee records in the Human Resources Management System (HRMS). You will work with supervisors and employees to ensure that data is entered timely and correctly. In addition this position performs payroll consulting duties by assisting with insurance benefits questions retirement enrollments and other relevant guidance for employees.
If you are a detailoriented customerfocused individual with a strong desire to learn and grow in payroll and benefits we encourage you to apply!
Why work for us:
The Office of Human Resources is a strong team with a positive goaloriented atmosphere; we have excellent resources among our division. We have flexible work schedules a team and customer focused environment and learning and development opportunities for your continued growth.
You will join a team of highly skilled Payroll and Benefit professionals who are known for their exceptional performance expertise and customer service. This group operates with strong cohesion and efficiency thriving in an environment that values collaboration and mutual support. Joining us means becoming part of a team that works seamlessly together in a dynamic and empowered setting.
Duties
Some of what youll do:
- Provide service guidance and assistance to management supervisors employees and other state agencies related to payroll and benefit actions.
- Research and interpret rules collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) agency and statewide policy and practices.
- Prepare electronic personnel action forms for appointments separations staffing changes and personnel actions.
- Enter appointment time attendance deduction and other personnel and payroll information into electronic systems.
- Review time and attendance records for accuracy resolving and reconciling issues.
- Conduct new employee orientation in group or oneonone settings.
- Maintain I9 employment eligibility documentation as well as maintaining other confidential or sensitive personnel and payroll files.
- Assist OHR staff and other agency personnel by obtaining and organizing data and historical records to support research and investigations.
- And much more!
Qualifications
Required:
- Two 2 years of work experience communicating complex concepts verbally and in writing
- Two 2 years of work experience providing direct customer service in a high volume or high production setting.
- Demonstrating ability to prioritize and execute multiple conflicting tasks within required timelines with frequent interruption
- One 1 year experience in an accounting finance payroll or other similar setting.
- Demonstrating the ability to add subtract multiply and divide using fractions ratios and percentages such as calculation of gross pay or computation of tax rates.
- NOTE:Education with a focus in accounting finance auditing budgeting or other related field may substitute year for year for experience.
Desired:
- Two 2 years experience working in a State of Washington personnel or payroll office with one 1 or more years of experience processing personnel actions in the SAP/HRMS ERP personnel/payroll system.
- Experience in processing hiring actions calculating salaries and grosstonet pay.
Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
To help you maintain a proper worklife balance teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. For this position telework is permitted part time and dependent upon business needs. There is an expectation to report to the office at least once a week. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater Washington.
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees 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 Washingtons 3.3 million workers. Take a look at thisbrief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
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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:
- Acover letterdescribing specific qualifications.
- A currentresumedetailing applicable experience and education.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application resume or cover letter. If you do we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page atHiring Process at L&I.If you would like to read our website in a language other than English scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.
Background Check Notice
Prior to a placement in this position a background check including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information
- Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted by email to schedule a skills assessment.
- For positions requiring travel you must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- 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 I9. 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 nonpermanent positions.
Did You Know
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their worklife balance by encouraging flexible schedules.L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information contact L&Is.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our awardwinning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this job posting program or the agency please contact Jennifer Nuo at.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
