HCM Administrator 1/Payroll and Benefits Administrator (PN 20081189)

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What will you do?

• Serves as Payroll & Benefits Administrator in the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities: Oversees, manages & implements central office & developmental center processing for payroll, health, dental, vision, disability, workers compensation, including occupational injury leave (OIL) & salary continuation, Take Charge, Live Well, supplemental insurance, adoption childbirth, military leave etc. Formulate & implement policies & procedures regarding benefits processing; sets goals for benefits management office, & looks for ways to improve &/or streamline benefits processing (e.g., develop best practices, looks for trends, issues & practices that benefit or inhibit efficient processing of claims); ensure all payroll, payroll adjustments (e.g., disability, wage adjustments, etc.), benefits issues, changes & amendments are properly handled & administered for all staff; ensures payroll & benefits processing is in conjunction with relevant policies, procedures & collective bargaining agreements; sits in on relevant committees to represent agency for payroll & benefits related issues (e.g., DAS payroll/benefits committees); ensures payroll/benefits updates & notices (e.g., The Weekly, email, etc.) are communicated &/or delivered to all relevant staff, via email, intranet, US mail, etc. & information from communications is implemented agency-wide; serves as liaison between the Department of Administrative Services (DAS)/Benefits/Payroll, benefits providers (e.g., Insurance Companies), & relevant DODD staff; problem solves difficult issues regarding payroll/benefits processing (e.g., calculates missed deductions, changes in coverage, misc. OAKS & Kronos issues), provides technical expertise on benefit issues to central office employees & human resources staff; enters & reviews benefits information in Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) computer system to assure accurate & timely delivery of benefits to employees; researches & resolves benefits issues; notifies employees of changes in benefits; runs appropriate daily/weekly reports to ensure proper coverage is maintained & checks OAKS for needed changes for employee benefits coverage; manage/direct open enrollment program: facilitates communication to all staff regarding benefits, ensures deadlines are met, ensures proper notices are displayed, etc. Facilitates disability program with third party administrator (TPA): ensures timelines are met, coordinates disability benefits (e.g., direct employees to contact TPA, explains program procedures, communicates with supervisors/timekeeper/payroll regarding leave status, assists employee in resolving problems related to disability leave benefits).
• Processes workers compensation, salary continuation/OIL requests: ensures proper completion of paperwork, adheres to timelines, communicates with relevant agencies/entities (e.g., Bureau of Workers compensation, physician offices, etc.), works with payroll for proper coding of claims; ensures dental & vision benefits are properly processed (e.g., after one year of state service, ensure proper & timely notice to employee & appropriate OAKS enrollment); manages Wellness Program for the department (e.g., Take Charge, Live Well, etc.); keeps staff up-to-date on notices, develops initiatives for department to encourage healthy lifestyles, etc. Keep deputy director up-to-date on relevant changes & changes affecting the state & the agency; supervise human capital management analysts in implementation of programs: interview & hire staff, completes performance evaluations, approves time off requests (TORs), ensures proper training & work direction.
• Ensures coordination of Family Medical Leave Act program (FMLA) (e.g., determines employee’s eligibility for FMLA benefits, assists in completing related forms, coordinates renewal paperwork with employees & tracks in database) with current leave program & independent claims; keeps up-to-date on various updates from DAS on health & Wellness, changes in coverage or providers, benefits, etc. Answers questions from employees & staff, providing technical assistance.
• Develops & provides training for staff on payroll/benefits processing for all programs; attends training sessions & meetings to keep updated on Kronos, OAKS & other HCM related issues (e.g., webinars, meetings); trains HCM staff on Kronos & OAKS processes, payroll/benefits processing; attends DAS & other training sessions/meetings to keep updated on human resources policies/procedures; performs other duties as requested.
  
  

Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; 36 mos. exp. in human resources management or administration which included 18 mos. exp. in supervisory &/or managerial principles & techniques.

• Or completion of graduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; 24 mos. exp. in human resources management or administration which included 18 mos. exp. in supervisory &/or managerial principles & techniques.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Human Capital Management Manager, 64615.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Human Resources, Management, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Leading Others, Problem Solving, Written Communication

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information

Khalikah Blue, khalikah.blue@dodd.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 18

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$43.09/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Human Resources

Technical Skills

Human Resources, Management

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Leading Others, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Who Are We?

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here .

The Division of Human Resources provides quality services to attract, motivate, manage and retain a diverse and competent workforce. The division emphasizes customer service based on consultation and communication with the DODD workforce in order for the agency to more effectively carry out its mission and values.