Payroll & Benefits Technician

Position: Payroll and Benefits Technician Date Posted: November 22, 2023 Position #12931, Job Category 4105 Full-time, 12-month position Non-Exempt Salary Range: $38,100 and up DOE Deadline: December 6, 2023 Position Description: Reporting to the Controller, this position provides benefits enrollment services, maintenance of the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) database (PeopleSoft), and other related duties in support of the payroll function.
Some of the major responsibilities include: · Provide in-processing services for new employees (I-9, benefit/payroll forms, data entry into PeopleSoft) · Maintain the job data and benefits data within the HRMS · Process Additional Pay forms, verification of funding source.
· Provide out-processing services for terminating employees (forms and data entry into PeopleSoft) · Perform routine office functions (filing, distribution/mail, employment verifications) · Monitor personnel changes · Setup and maintain employee data in the Kronos timekeeping system · Prepare year-end tax forms (i.
e.
W-2’s, 1095-c’s etc.
) Requires an associate’s degree related to business, accounting, or office administration.
(Experience directly related to the position may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
) Requires a minimum of two year’s experience related to payroll, benefits administration, or human resource management.
Knowledge of human resource management, payroll, and benefits administration preferred.
Must be a competent user of computers and application software including word processing and spreadsheets.
Prefer experience with MS-Word and MS-Excel.
Prefer experience with PeopleSoft software.
Requires competent abilities in math and attention to detail in routine activities.
Requires excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Must demonstrate the ability to deal effectively and interact positively with various types of people.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.
) Application Process: Submit MSU application, resume, and references to: Applicants should apply through the Human Resources application portal and upload a cover letter specifically addressing the job qualifications, and a current resume.
Professional references may be requested.
To be considered for this position, and in order to move forward in the search process applicants must upload: · Cover letter · Resume · Three references Applicants who are veterans and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 with the application for employment; claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.
S.
and I-9 employment certification is required at hire.
There is no sponsorship available for this position.
Persons who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact hr@minotstateu.
edu.
For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.
edu CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPLICATION MATERIALS: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.
27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are exempt from public record, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified finalists.
EEO/AA STATEMENT: The NDUS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTICE: Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.
Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
NO SMOKING NOTICE: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.
D.
C.
C.
§ 23-12-10.