Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

Oregon Department of Transportation

Finance and Budget Division

Financial Services Branch - Payroll Section

Salem

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. If you enjoy solving problems, providing excellent customer service and contributing to the success of a large public agency, we encourage you to apply!

This position offers hybrid work! Frequency to be determined by successful candidate and hiring manager.

07/10/2026

07/27/2026

Department of Transportation

$4,050 - $5,879

Employee

• 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.
• This role involves working within an office setting, which includes extended periods of being in a stationary position, entering data and answering phones.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non‑PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• 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,…