Payroll Manager - Lead a 6-person Team (Public Sector)

State-of-Washington-Dept.-of-Natural-Resource; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks a Payroll Manager to lead the agency's payroll and benefits administration. You will supervise a six-person team, ensure timely, accurate processing, and advise agency leadership on risks and changes.

Located in Olympia, WA, this full-time, non-represented role offers partial telework flexibility and opportunities to advance while maintaining compliance with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in payroll administration with benefits and tax handling.
• 2+ years supervisory leadership and staff development.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills with complex data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency-wide payroll and benefits processing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervise a six-person payroll team and mentor staff.
• Advise executives on payroll policy changes and risk management.
• Coordinate with IT and Finance on system changes and continuity.

Skills

Payroll experience

Supervisory experience

Spreadsheet skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Macros

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks a Payroll Manager to lead the agency's payroll and benefits administration. You will supervise a six-person team, ensure timely, accurate processing, and advise agency leadership on risks and changes.

Located in Olympia, WA, this full-time, non-represented role offers partial telework flexibility and opportunities to advance while maintaining compliance with state and federal requirements.