Payroll Processor - Fiscal Analyst 2 - Permanent - 2025-07236

Title

Working Title - Payroll Processor

Classification - Fiscal Analyst 2

Job Status - Full-Time / Permanent

WDFW Program - Financial Services Program – Payroll Division

Duty Station - Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

Position has a requirement of 40% in-person with a possibility of an allowance of 60% telework as determined after trial service period or probation period is passed and completed.

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

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Be a central figure

Be a central figure in administering payroll services within the agency to include handling inquiries and providing information to employees and others.

Dynamic role

In this dynamic role, you will interpret, evaluate, and resolve problems pertaining to the application of the collective bargaining agreements, the Washington Administrative Code, and agency policies and procedures.

With your experience, you will perform several complex and time sensitive payroll and benefit duties that affect all WDFW programs and staff statewide.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will :

Payroll and Benefits Processing

• Enter payroll actions as they are received from the Human Resources Department.
• Review and enter required payroll documents into appropriate systems.
• Enter taxable payments to employees into HRMS.
• Print and distribute required payroll documents.
• Research, analyze, audit, and resolve complaints, inquiries and problems dealing with pay, insurance benefits, state retirement, federal and state taxes, and recurring deductions at the request of the employees, agency managers, budget section, human resources, and other state and federal agencies. This includes pulling physical personnel files. Run reports in HRMS and analyze information to determine appropriate action.
• Act as a liaison between Department employees and insurance benefits related matters.

Process Timesheets in Total Time

Benefits Administration

Working Conditions

Work setting : Work is performed in an office setting.

Schedule : Core business hours are 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Scheduled work hours may be flexible. May occasionally be required to work more than 40 hours per week or on weekends to meet deadlines during payroll cut-off and open enrollment periods. Limited leave approved during these cutoffs and open enrollment periods.

Travel requirements : Occasional travel may be required throughout the state to attend training, meetings, and conferences.

Customer Interactions : Field and office staff by phone, email and in person that require timely responses.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Special requirements / conditions of employment : Successful completion of agency training and / or certification is dependent on supervisory direction, position need, and training availability.

Preferred Qualifications

Your application should include

Supplemental Information

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the "Benefits" tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link : https : / / www.uscis.gov / i-9-central / form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Union - WFSE

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following :

Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

Other questions

If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov and reference job number / title from the top of this posting.

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