Senior HR Associate: Payroll, Benefits & Compliance

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Senior Human Resource Associate to support the Enterprise Technology Services and the Professional Teaching Standards Board, serving about 250 employees. You will handle payroll actions, counsel on benefits, and assist with recruitment while ensuring compliance across multiple agencies.

Telework may be available after training, and duties require collaboration with HR teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• 0–2 years progressive HR experience or 3–5 years with substitution.
• No certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly timesheets, audits, and leaves for accuracy.
• Prepare and process payroll in compliance with laws.
• Conduct employee orientation and enrollment in benefits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee benefits

HR policies

FMLA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Senior Human Resource Associate to support the Enterprise Technology Services and the Professional Teaching Standards Board, serving about 250 employees. You will handle payroll actions, counsel on benefits, and assist with recruitment while ensuring compliance across multiple agencies.

Telework may be available after training, and duties require collaboration with HR teams.