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Payroll Specialist

Montana Department of Transportation
Helena, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Payroll Specialist. This position provides accurate and concise information to employees, supervisors, and human resources to process, track, and implement payroll related information. Regularly responds to inquiries such as union affiliation, civil service requirements, W-2 and I-9 questions, benefit information, policies and procedures for MDT and the State, FMLA guidance, and FLSA rules. Presents training and informational sessions related to payroll processes, state benefits, and changes to policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Payroll Supervisor and does not supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg@mt.gov .

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

  • Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
  • Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
  • State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
  • Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Benefits apply on first day of employment
  • Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; OR associate’s degree and 2 years of related experience; OR 4 years of related experience.
  • Alternate combinations of related experience and education will be considered.
  • This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Ability to work as a team and independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures to complete tasks.

Required Application Materials

  • A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information

The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.

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