Payroll & Benefits Manager (Human Capital Management Manager)

What You Will Do At ODM

Office: Chief of Staff

Bureau: Human Resources

Classification: Human Capital Management Manager (PN 20102578)

Job Overview

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits professional to direct the implementation of payroll and benefits processing, absence management, and wellness initiatives. As the Payroll & Benefits Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising payroll and benefits staff.
• Assisting agency management staff with payroll, absence management issues, and providing technical assistance.
• Advising payroll and benefits staff on complex Payroll, Disability, FMLA, Health Benefits, and Wellness questions/issues.
• Assisting agency managers and staff with timekeeping issues.
• Managing bi-weekly payroll processing, including system interfacing from Kronos to OAKS.
• Coordinating health and wellness events (e.g. health fairs, flu clinics, biometric screenings).
• Providing oversight of timekeeping and payroll issues and auditing payroll entries to ensure compliance.
• Interpreting human resources policies and rules and providing technical advice regarding Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), Ohio Revised Code (ORC), Federal Rules and Regulations (e.g. ADA, FMLA).
  
  

4 yrs. exp. in human resources.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; 24 mos. exp. in human resources which included 12 mos. exp. in supervisory &/or management principles & techniques.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Human Capital Management Senior Analyst, 64613.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Human Resources

Technical Skills: Benefits, Payroll, Payroll/Benefits Administration

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Leading Others, Coaching, Time Management

Organization

Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information

humanresources@medicaid.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Dec 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus 4

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$39.22/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Human Resources

Technical Skills

Payroll/Benefits Administration, Payroll, Benefits

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Coaching, Leading Others, Time Management

Agency Overview

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Responsibilities

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.