Payroll Operations Supervisor

Description of Work The Office of the State Controller OSC is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.
**Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.
** Please Note: OSC does not use 3rd parties to conduct job interviews.
The mission of the Office of the State Controller (OSC) is to protect the financial integrity of the State and promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner.
The foundational principles of the office are Integrity/Ethics, Objectivity and Accountability.
OSC's overall goals are to optimize operational execution, manage risk effectively and efficiently and foster a high-performance culture.
OSC will provide excellent customer service while achieving those goals.
The State Controller is the State's Chief Fiscal Officer.
The Controller serves as an independent resource to protect the financial integrity of the State and to promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner through accounting, disbursing, payroll, internal control, eCommerce and financial reporting systems.
The basis for the Controller's authority is statutory.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position serves as the Supervisor of the BEST Payroll Operations Team with direct supervision of two garnishment analyst and five payroll analysts.
This position provides professional expertise to analyze complex situations and determine the best course of action for processing within the Integrated HR-Payroll System.
The BEST Payroll Operations Team is part of BEACON Enterprise Support Team (BEST) within the Office of the State Controller.
The team generates the final pay results and creates the employee payments for over 90k permanent and temporary employees in state government.
The team processes all payroll transactions related to employee garnishments, federal tax withholding mandates, processes salary verification requests and answers questions related to the payroll results.
The supervisor is responsible for coordinating efforts to ensure that all payroll deadlines are met and payments of wages to employees are timely and accurate.
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the processing of monthly, bi-weekly, and off-cycle payrolls.
The supervisor is responsible for recommending and implementing process changes to increase operating efficiency and improve workflow at BEST.
The supervisor will ensure excellent customer service to employees, state agencies, and all teams in BEST Shared services.
The BEST Payroll Operations Supervisor works with the other team supervisors and managers at OSC to create and maintain a positive, respectful work environment for all staff members.
This position reports to the BEST Shared Services Payroll Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies An ideal candidate will have a full understanding of payroll operations, including analyzing gross to net payroll results, processing child support and other garnishments, calculating tax withholdings, pre/post-tax deductions and refunds, and producing W-2’s.
Knowledge and experience in producing payrolls for a large number of employees for monthly and bi-weekly payrolls.
The candidate will have knowledge of time recording processes, including time entry, leave usage and accruals, shift premiums & overtime processing.
The candidate must have experience in supervising a payroll unit and experience utilizing SAP or other major ERP vendors related to payroll processing and time management.
The candidate must demonstrate experience using reports to audit payroll data for accuracy.
The candidate should have knowledge and experience utilizing excel, access database and word processing software, and a basic understanding of computer systems and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all contacts.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings state that you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.
” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
See oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for details.
NOTE: Transcripts must be uploaded to NEOGOV and attached to your application to receive credit for any training and educational requirements, in order to qualify for the position.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, computer science, or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in business or HR consultation, process improvement, or requirement gathering in an information technology or HRIS environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy.
All attachments, unless specifically requested in the vacancy announcement (i.
e.
transcripts, proof of licensure or certification, etc.
), are considered optional and will not be reviewed during initial screening to determine applicant’s eligibility for the vacancy.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The North Carolina Office of the State Controller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified applicants.
The actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
The State of North Carolina offers health insurance, twelve paid holidays, a personal observance leave day, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, dental, vision and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.
You can view our benefits information at https://oshr.
nc.
gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.
If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Mailing address is: The Office of the State Controller 3514 Bush Street Raleigh, NC 27609 https://www.
osc.
nc.
gov/ Agency State of North Carolina Address NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government Website https://www.
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