Human Resources Manager 12-Human Resources Payroll/Transactions Supervisor

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 Michigan Civil Service Commission is seeking a highly organized and experienced professional to lead the Payroll/Transactions Unit within the Quality of Life (QOL) Human Resources (HR) Office. This manager position plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and HR transactions across multiple departments.

As the Payroll/Transactions Manager, you will coordinate payroll operations, oversee compensation activities, and provide leadership to a dedicated team of HR staff. This role requires strong knowledge of payroll systems, state regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and mentoring payroll/transaction staff to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Managing payroll operations to meet compliance standards and operational deadlines.
• Overseeing compensation activities.
• Collaborating with internal QOL HR staff and external partners to resolve payroll issues and implement process improvements.
• Ensuring adherence to Civil Service rules, bargaining unit provisions, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Supporting system integration efforts and training staff on tools such as SIGMA and HRMN.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality HR services.

Position Description

This position generally requires the education acquired through the possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in the job specifications of the Human Resources Manager class.