Payroll Analyst
CurrentResolved differences and balanced accounts between the state SFMS system (R*Stars) and the agency GL system. Give information and solve problems regarding payments. Handle complex and unusual determinations and computations using established rules, regulations and policies. Ensure that payments to vendors are done in a timely manner. Respond to payroll, benefit questions from managers, and employees. Provide answers to questions regarding state rules and regulations on compensation and pay computation. Review and enter insurance applications for status changes throughout the year. Maintain current knowledge of rules, procedures and regulations. Creation of New Hire packets and key in new hire onboarding process. Record changes in Oregon State Payroll System affecting net wages (e.g., gross pay adjustments, exemptions, insurance coverage, voluntary deductions and garnishments). Assured compliance with governing regulations (e.g., collective bargaining agreements, FLSA, COBRA, PERS, Wage and Hour, FMLA. Explain application of governing regulations. Respond to employee questions about payroll and insurance processes. Explain insurance options and counsel employees about insurance options. Apply accounting standards and methods to resolve unusual situations, and used judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines to specific cases or problems. Planned, organized and facilitated agency wide training in retirement planning, using the aid of a power point presentation. Manage the custodian and landscaping services. I have a LEDS Certificate and CJIS clearance, I process background checks for new hires. Procurement of office supplies and other needs of management, following State "buy decision" policy. Write Contracts and perform the duties of Contract Administrator. Enter Contracts in ORPIN making sure that all needed documents are in the file.