Payroll Analyst: Precision, Compliance & Insights

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Wellness resources

Career development

Commuting assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon

Job summary

Oregon Department of Administrative Services in Salem, Oregon, seeks a Payroll Analyst to verify timesheets, manage deductions, and ensure accurate, on-time employee pay in line with laws and policies.

Responsibilities include auditing payroll, assisting employees and agencies, resolving errors, and supporting onboarding with benefits. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaboration with the Central Payroll team.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information including payroll processing.
• At least 96 quarter hours or an associate’s degree with 12 hours in accounting, business, or finance.
• Possession of a CPP certificate; OR
• One year of experience plus 44 quarter/29 semester credit hours including 8 hours in accounting, business, or finance; OR
• One year of experience plus payroll certification from a college/university.”

Responsibilities

• Audit timesheets, verify deductions, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations including OAM, GAAP, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as a resource for employees, supervisors, and agencies on payroll policies and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve payroll errors, manage overpayments, and handle unique payroll scenarios.
• Support onboarding and exiting employees with benefits and insurance (ACA & COBRA).
• Partner with the Central Payroll team to improve processes and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Customer service

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Word

Payroll

Auditing

Data accuracy

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or finance

Quarter/semester credit hours in accounting, business, or finance

CPP certificate or payroll certification

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Word

Job description

Oregon Department of Administrative Services in Salem, Oregon, seeks a Payroll Analyst to verify timesheets, manage deductions, and ensure accurate, on-time employee pay in line with laws and policies.

Responsibilities include auditing payroll, assisting employees and agencies, resolving errors, and supporting onboarding with benefits. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaboration with the Central Payroll team.