Senior Payroll & HR Systems Analyst

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (OEBS) in Columbus seeks a Payroll/HR Analyst to manage bi-weekly payroll for state employees, ensure benefits, and process timesheets and leave accruals in KRONOS and OAKS. The role supports accurate payroll across the agency and coordinates with staff and other ODJFS offices.

The ideal candidate will have HR experience in the public sector, knowledge of payroll systems, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs. exp. in human resources.
• 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612 with the State of Ohio.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; AND 12 mos. exp. in human resources.
• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Review and complete bi-weekly payroll for ODJFS employees and ensure state benefits are provided.
• Review bi-weekly timesheets, leave request, adjustments, leave accruals in KRONOS.
• Complete payroll updates in the state-wide payroll system, OAKS.
• Update municipal taxes, direct deposit changes, review paychecks, calculate leave accruals, running bi-weekly payroll reports and process disability, salary continuation, and adoption/childbirth leave payments.
• Process leave management cases including disability, FMLA, and extended absences.
• Process applications, reviewing eligibility, providing approval notifications, tracking absences, and opening leave cases in KRONOS.
• Complete employment verifications, OPERS requests, termination EPARS, and confirm pay period step increases.
• Collaborate with staff and other ODJFS offices to ensure accurate payroll.

Skills

HR experience

Public sector experience

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication

Education

Undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration

Job description

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (OEBS) in Columbus seeks a Payroll/HR Analyst to manage bi-weekly payroll for state employees, ensure benefits, and process timesheets and leave accruals in KRONOS and OAKS. The role supports accurate payroll across the agency and coordinates with staff and other ODJFS offices.

The ideal candidate will have HR experience in the public sector, knowledge of payroll systems, and strong attention to detail.