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Who we are

The Human Resource Services Division (HRSD) is a division within the (OSCA) of the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD). HRSD provides OJD with full-service consultation and advice supporting its workforce of judges and staff in circuit, appellate, Tax Court, and OSCA. We ensure that OJD meets its statutory and compliance obligations as an employer; is consistent with its administration, personnel policies, rules, and records; and delivers employee education and professional development. We also oversee efficient and accurate payroll and benefits.

Benefits to you

Position Highlights

We are hiring a Payroll and Benefit Specialist 2 to join us as at HRSD. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of payroll projects. As such, you will be the primary trainer and responsible for developing and maintaining training materials for payroll staff.

You will coordinate OJD’s payroll and administer the department’s insurance benefit programs, handling the most complex issues that arise. You will be auditing and reconciling accounting reports, identifying then correcting data in our payroll system. In doing your work, you will interpret laws, rules, and policies to ensure compliance with payroll and benefits.

You will assist customers—most of whom are current employees and judges—with questions about payroll and benefits. This will include processing timesheets and reconciling discrepancies, making any corrections, and communicating with employees, supervisors, managers, or administrative authorities. You will also help in processing garnishments and employee and judge separations and retirements.

Research, calculations, and communication will be an important part of your work as you enter a variety of payments or adjustments affecting payroll, such as pay-off requests, advances, check reversals, or SAIF time-loss payments.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by .

Instructions for Work History/Resume and Cover Letter

This recruitment requires a cover letter and a complete work history that addresses the Requested Skills and Attributes. To be considered for this position, you must follow these instructions:

Resume/Work History

OR

Cover Letter

Failure to follow these above points may result in rejection of your application.

All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have at least three (3) years of experience administering payroll and benefits.
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Must possess an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration or a related field.
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Any combination of equivalent to five (5) years that supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be verifiable in your in your cover letter.)

Working Conditions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Check
By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, .

Employee Benefits
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please .

Questions and Support

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.