State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Safety
Division of Administration
Human Resources Management Bureau
33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305

On-Site

PAYROLL CLERK
(Payroll Officer I)
Position #18443
Typical starting pay range for this position is $17.46 up to $22.93 per hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* at $16.85 per hour

• Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Administration, has a full-time vacancy for Payroll Officer I, SOC Title 43-3050 PAYROLL CLERKS-1, which has a 37.5 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

REQUIRED: APPLY DIRECTLY TO WWW.NH.GOV (really applications do not process in our system.)

SUMMARY:

Processes and verifies payroll transactions to ensure accuracy of bi-weekly check processing. Monitors leave usage, overtime, benefit payments, deductions and other items that affect paychecks.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS
See Per 405.1 .
18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree
36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree
54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college with a major in business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Two years of experience in human resources, auditing, business or accounting with at least one year in a payroll section. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification:Nonerequired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint based background check and motor vehicle check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with NH FIRST.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Processes payroll transactions using NH FIRST to ensure tasks are completed by deadlines established by the payroll calendar.

Runs system generated reports to query payroll records. Compiles appropriate documentation and develops spreadsheets for supervisor review to support adjustments necessary to resolve payroll and leave issues. Maintains accurate records and follows all compliance guidelines for document retention.

Reviews payroll records for accuracy and adherence to respective rules and collective bargaining agreements. Communicates with supervisors, employees and other business partners through email, telephone, or in-person to resolve payroll and leave related issues and performs audits when necessary.

Processes reimbursements for in-state mileage, dry cleaning, and other negotiated benefits under the collective bargaining agreements each pay period.

Tracks and reviews employee leave of absence hours (FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, ADA or Leave without Pay). Notifies employees on leave of missed benefit premium payments. Processes Memo of Payments (MOP’s) for approved workers’ compensation claims and provides wage schedules to the third-party vendor for new claims when necessary.

Performs transactions in NH First to update employee records in relation to new hires, accounting strings, direct deposit, leave status, and terminations/retirements; updates internal trackers as needed.

Assists with preparing stop-payment requests on incorrect or improperly processed checks as required. Requests manual checks when necessary.

Receives employee income verification requests from financial institutions, compiles applicable information requested and responds in a timely manner.

For further information please contact Laurie Miner, Assistant Bureau Chief, at Laurie.A.Miner@DOS.NH.GOV or at (603) 223-8051.

• TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.46 - $22.93 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Work Location: In person