Strategic Payroll & HR Transactions Manager

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Payroll/Transactions Manager to lead the Payroll/Transactions Unit within the Quality of Life HR Office. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing across departments and provides strong leadership to a dedicated HR team.

Responsibilities include overseeing payroll operations, compensation activities, and resolving issues with internal staff and external partners while adhering to Civil Service rules and bargaining unit provisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; specific class levels shown in job specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll/transaction staff and ensure high performance.
• Oversee payroll operations to meet deadlines and compliance.
• Oversee compensation activities.
• Collaborate with QOL HR staff and external partners to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensure adherence to Civil Service rules and bargaining unit provisions.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll systems

Compliance

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SIGMA

HRMN

Job description

The State of Michigan is seeking a Payroll/Transactions Manager to lead the Payroll/Transactions Unit within the Quality of Life HR Office. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing across departments and provides strong leadership to a dedicated HR team.

Responsibilities include overseeing payroll operations, compensation activities, and resolving issues with internal staff and external partners while adhering to Civil Service rules and bargaining unit provisions.