Payroll Analyst

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OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Payroll Technician – Payroll Analyst

SALEM - CENTRAL OFFICE

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is currently seeking multiple Payroll Analysts to join our team. In this crucial role, you will provide payroll services to the agency, spanning from close custody facilities to parole and probation support offices, and our central office in Salem. You will be responsible for processing a monthly payroll of approximately $7,000,000, serving over 1300 employees statewide.

As a payroll anaylst at OYA, you will play a vital role in applying agency payroll rules and procedures, including managing multiple collective bargaining agreements for employees stationed throughout the state. Additionally, you will assist in the administration of Public Employee Benefit Board (PEBB) insurance programs, as well as handling payroll aspects of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Oregon Family Medical Leave Act (OFLA), and Continuation of Benefits for Injured Workers (CBIW).

We are seeking candidates with expertise in Workday Payroll, knowledge of bookkeeping or payroll principles, strong analytical skills for interpreting payroll and benefit reports, and the ability to track errors and resolve discrepancies efficiently. Your experience in applying rules, policies, and procedures to work assignments, along with your adeptness at communicating complex information, will make you an ideal candidate for this position.

Join us at OYA and be a part of our dedicated team contributing to the well-being of our employees and the successful operation of our agency. Apply today to make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.

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About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

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What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage , generous time-off, and a competitive .

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What You Need To Qualify:

Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information. To receive credit for required courses, submit a photocopy of transcripts.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview.

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Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 503-373-7301. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per , a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

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