Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

Position Type:
Employee
• Salary Range: $4,050 - $5,879

Join our Financial Services team and help ensure ODOT employees are paid accurately and on time. In this role, you will perform a wide range of payroll functions while providing guidance to employees and managers across the agency. You will interpret payroll laws, policies and procedures, calculate pay and deductions, and help resolve complex payroll questions for a workforce of more than 4,800 employees.

This position requires attention to detail, sound judgment and a commitment to protecting confidential information. This position offers hybrid work; frequency to be determined by successful candidate and hiring manager.

• Interpret and apply federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements, payroll policies and procedures to ensure accurate payroll and benefits administration.
• Provide payroll and benefits guidance to employees, managers, vendors and partner agencies while delivering excellent customer service, maintain data privacy and security.
• Process and audit payroll transactions, including pay adjustments, deductions, garnishments, insurance, leave, workers' compensation and other payroll-related activities.
• Review, analyze and reconcile payroll records, reports and exceptions to identify discrepancies, resolve issues and ensure compliance with applicable laws and agency policies.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollment, eligibility, insurance changes, leave programs and payroll deductions using Workday, PEBB and other payroll systems.
• Coordinate and process complex payroll activities, including special payments, employment verifications, unemployment claims and leave‑related transactions while meeting established deadlines.
• Develop and deliver payroll‑related training, technical guidance and process documentation for managers, employees and agency staff.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve payroll processes, participate in special projects and contribute to a team‑oriented work environment.
• Work within an office setting, including extended periods of being stationary, entering data and answering phones.

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

• One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information that must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND at least 44 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational‑technical school that includes 8 quarter (5 semester) hours in accounting, business or finance.
• One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND possession of a payroll certification from an accredited college, university, or vocational‑technical school.
• Possession of a Certified Payroll Professional’s (CPP) certificate.
• At least 96 quarter (64 semester) credit hours or an associate’s degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational‑technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance.
• Two years of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information that must include accounting, financial or numerical data, or payroll processing.

• Experience processing payroll in a professional work environment.
• Experience using Workday, Kronos or similar payroll and timekeeping systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals during challenging or sensitive situations.
• Skill in interpreting laws, rules, policies and procedures and applying them to specific situations.
• Proven ability to providing timely, accurate and professional customer service.

• We may use name‑based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees.
• All applicants may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks such as driver licence, LEDS…