MANAGMENT ANALYST 1-PAYROLL MANAGER

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments Eligibility

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety in Nevada is seeking a Management Analyst 1 to oversee payroll functions within the Director’s Office, with assignment in Elko, Carson City, or Las Vegas depending on agency needs. The incumbent will supervise payroll clerks, develop and revise payroll procedures, train staff, and ensure accurate payroll processing and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include auditing work for accuracy, interpreting policies, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws,

Qualifications

• One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll research and preparation of complex adjustments.
• Manage repayment of overpayments and develop/revise payroll procedures.
• Train and supervise payroll clerks, interview staff, and develop performance standards.
• Audit staff work for technical accuracy and policy conformance.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and interpret policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Department of Public Safety is recruiting to fill a Management Analyst 1 position within the Director’s Office. This position can be filled in Elko, Carson City, or Las Vegas depending on the candidate chosen and the needs of the agency. The incumbent serves as the Payroll Manager and oversees the research and preparation of complex payroll adjustments; manages repayment of overpayments; develops and revises payroll administrative directions and policies and procedures; trains and supervises payroll clerks performing payroll functions to include interviewing staff, preparing employee evaluations, and developing work performance standards; audits and reviews work of staff for technical accuracy and conformance with established payroll policies and procedures; develops and revises procedures as needed to ensure compliance with federal and state laws; and interprets policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Conduct research and analyze legislative implications.
• Determine software application program needs or requirements.
• Review and monitor contracts.
• Make recommendations on policy and procedure improvements.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding programs and/or work unit activities.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Research and analysis techniques and methodologies; management and administration concepts, principles, and practices; evaluating, developing, and recommending administrative and/or operational policies and procedures.

Skill In

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability To

• Compose business correspondence and reports; analyze information, problems, or practices to identify relevant concerns, identify patterns, tendencies, and relationships, and formulate logical conclusions.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255