Payroll Specialist (Operations)

U.S. House of Representative; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. House of Representatives is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist in the Payroll and Benefits Department, Office of Finance, CAO.

The role supports staff payroll and benefits administration in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring data integrity and accurate processing of transactions. The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience or equivalent training, plus strong analytical and communication skills to operate within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two+ years related experience (federal employee benefits and compensation programs desirable)
• Specialized training in relevant HR areas (e.g., federal benefits) or comparable on-the-job training
• Knowledge of payroll procedures, operations, and processing in automated systems
• Ability to review and code pay calculations and process payroll transactions
• Ability to read and prepare correspondence, reports, and statements
• Ability to communicate procedures and follow instructions
• Ability to explain information in technical or specialized areas such as insurance and governmental terminology
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies
• Ability to analyze, code, and validate data ensuring data integrity
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Payroll knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory understanding

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

This position is located in the Payroll and Benefits Department, Office of Finance, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The purpose of the Office of Finance is to provide financial management services to Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers, and Offices of the House. The Payroll and Benefits Department is responsible for the administration of staff payroll and benefits in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. plus two or more years related experience (experience with federal employee benefits and compensation programs - particularly Legislative Branch programs, desirable) or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Completion of specialized training in relevant human resources subject areas (e.g. federal benefits) (may be completed as part of college course work or as OPM or independent courses) or comparable on-the-job-training preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll and accounting procedures, operations, and processing; ability to review, clarify, and code within designated automated systems/software and complete pay calculations and process payroll transactions as needed.
• Ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, statements, etc. and to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, statements, etc. using prescribed formats.
• Ability to deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or specialized areas, such as insurance, personnel, and governmental terminology.
• Ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; ability to perform under pressure and handle emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze, code, and validate data, ensuring data integrity.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and quality assurance.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
• Research and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to record, process, and approve personnel transactions.
• Knowledge of and ability to analyze and monitor the interrelationship between accounts that are affected by varied transactions.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, standard procedures, and technical instructions used to enter, modify, retrieve, and delete payroll and accounting data/information in an automated system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

**Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).**