L&I Human Resource Consultant 1, Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Governmentjobs.com; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team within the Department of Labor & Industries in Washington as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. You will be vital in ensuring timely payroll processing and maintaining employee records, contributing to the safety and well-being of Washington's workforce. Enjoy flexible work options while being part of a collaborative environment committed to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Learning and development opportunities

Generous retirement package

Qualifications

• 2 years communicating complex concepts.
• 2 years customer service in high-volume settings.
• 1 year experience in payroll or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll and benefits guidance to employees.
• Enter and maintain personnel records in HRMS.
• Conduct new employee orientations.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

Education in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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L&I Human Resource Consultant 1, Payroll & Benefits Specialist

State of Washington

$49,116.00 - $66,012.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

2025-04426

Department

Dept. of Labor & Industries

Office of Human Resources - Payroll & Benefits

Opening Date

06/25/2025

7/2/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Our Mission:Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

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 an individual 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 detail-oriented, customer-focused 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 goal-oriented 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 you’ll 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 one-on-one settings.
• Maintain I-9 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.
• 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 gross-to-net pay.

Supplemental Information

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life 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 employee’s 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 Washington's 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:

• A current resume detailing 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.

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 driver's 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, I-9. 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 non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?

Washington isAmerica's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

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 work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules.L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (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&I’s [e-mail] .

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 agency’s 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 360-902-5700. 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 award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Jennifer Nuño at [e-mail] .

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