Human Resources Manager 12-Human Resources Payroll/Transactions Supervisor

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Payroll/Transactions Manager to lead the Payroll/Transactions Unit within the Quality of Life HR Office. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing across departments and provides strong leadership to a dedicated HR team.

Responsibilities include overseeing payroll operations, compensation activities, and resolving issues with internal staff and external partners while adhering to Civil Service rules and bargaining unit provisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; specific class levels shown in job specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll/transaction staff and ensure high performance.
• Oversee payroll operations to meet deadlines and compliance.
• Oversee compensation activities.
• Collaborate with QOL HR staff and external partners to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensure adherence to Civil Service rules and bargaining unit provisions.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll systems

Compliance

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SIGMA

HRMN

Job description

The Michigan Civil Service Commission is seeking a highly organized and experienced professional to lead thePayroll/Transactions Unitwithin theQuality 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 levelsis in the job specifications of the Human Resources Manager class.