Payroll Supervisor - Central Office

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska, at the Lincoln Central Office, seeks a Payroll Supervisor to oversee complex payroll cycles and benefits administration for all agency teammates. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance and alignment with NDCS values as we support the mission, “Keep people safe.”

The position requires a related bachelor's degree with 2–3 years payroll experience; proficiency in MS Office is essential and ADP/Workday/SAP/Oracle familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: payroll and/or benefits experience with systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Oracle; supervisory ability and familiarity with union contracts.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on payroll experience; strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR/payroll issues to NDCS employees and supervisors.
• Supervise HR payroll assistants at Central Office and provide on-the-job training.
• Assist payroll manager in reviewing journal entries, back pays, and final payrolls for accuracy.
• Maintain personnel files and HR databases.
• Develop spreadsheets and databases with complex formulas for tracking.
• Assist with orientation of new employees and onboarding processes.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Posting

JR2026-00029113 Payroll Supervisor - Central Office (Open)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$28.891

Job Description

The payroll supervisor drives the operational integrity of personnel services for all teammates at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). In this dual-function leadership role, you will leverage technical mastery to oversee complex payroll cycles, comprehensive benefits administration, and multi-level regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, \"Keep people safe.\" Information about the department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail]

Duties

• Provide guidance regarding human resource/payroll issues to NDCS employees and supervisors.


• Supervise the HR payroll assistants including OJT for all newly hired HR payroll assistants at Central Office.


• Assist the payroll manager in reviewing journal entries, back pays, and final payrolls for accuracy and completeness.


• Maintain personnel files and computer-based HR records/databases.


• Develop spreadsheets and databases with complex formulas and tracking.


• Assist with orientation of new employees.


• Facilitate benefit programs, including open enrollment, qualifying events, loss of coverage, etc.


• Process agency overtime report for distribution and other duties necessary.


• Assist the payroll manager in onboarding new hires for the agency.


• Provide explanation of benefits.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in payroll and/or benefits with proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Oracle. Supervisory experience with the ability to lead and develop a team effectively. Familiarity with union contracts. Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on payroll experience. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Other

Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.