HR Payroll & Transactions Lead — Compliance & Operations

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan Civil Service Commission seeks a Payroll/Transactions Manager to lead the Payroll/Transactions Unit within the Quality of Life (QOL) HR Office. This role coordinates payroll operations, oversees compensation activities, and provides leadership to a team of HR staff to ensure accurate and timely processing across departments.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and strong knowledge of payroll systems, state regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major is required.
• Experience leading payroll/transactions teams is required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, state regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor payroll/transaction staff to ensure high performance and development.
• Oversee payroll operations to meet compliance standards and deadlines.
• Oversee compensation activities within the unit.
• Collaborate with internal QOL HR staff and external partners to resolve payroll issues and implement improvements.
• Ensure adherence to Civil Service rules and bargaining unit provisions.

Skills

Payroll systems

State regulations

Collective bargaining agreements

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIGMA

HRMN

Job description

The State of Michigan Civil Service Commission seeks a Payroll/Transactions Manager to lead the Payroll/Transactions Unit within the Quality of Life (QOL) HR Office. This role coordinates payroll operations, oversees compensation activities, and provides leadership to a team of HR staff to ensure accurate and timely processing across departments.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and strong knowledge of payroll systems, state regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, with