Payroll Officer

Introduction

Are you looking to advance your payroll career in state service? If so, the Connecticut Department of Correction has an opportunity for statewide employees to apply to become a Employee Benefits Unit.

• This position will be located within our fast‑paced Employee Benefits Unit, located at DOC’s Central Office, 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield, CT and may require travel throughout the state.
• The Payroll Unit, for the Department of Correction, processes payroll and benefits for approximately 6,300 employees.
• This is a full time (40 hour per week) position. Telework privileges may be available after completion of the working test period up to 50% of the work week.

The Benefits Unit Supervisor provides support and supervision for multiple levels of staff within our facilities and Central Office by preparing and maintaining employee benefits and may assist with biweekly regular, overtime and supplemental payrolls and performing various payroll support and supervision activities, especially during holiday and special event pay periods.

The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re‑entry initiatives to support responsive evidence‑based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department’s supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy:
  Per the regulations, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by email request.
• Note:
  
  The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

• Referral Questions:
  This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your Job Aps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview:
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