Payroll Specialist (Operations)

About this role

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D. plus two or more years related experience (experience with federal employee benefits and compensation programs - particularly Legislative Branch programs, desirable) or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required. Completion of specialized training in relevant human resources subject areas (e.g. federal benefits) (may be completed as part of college course work or as OPM or independent courses) or comparable on-the-job-training preferred.

Knowledge of payroll and accounting procedures, operations, and processing; ability to review, clarify, and code within designated automated systems/software and complete pay calculations and process payroll transactions as needed. Ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, statements, etc. and to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, statements, etc. using prescribed formats. Ability to deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or specialized areas, such as insurance, personnel, and governmental terminology. Ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; ability to perform under pressure and handle emergency situations. Ability to analyze, code, and validate data, ensuring data integrity. Accuracy, attention to detail, and quality assurance.

Ability to work effectively under pressure. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Research and troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of and ability to record, process, and approve personnel transactions. Knowledge of and ability to analyze and monitor the interrelationship between accounts that are affected by varied transactions. Knowledge of rules, regulations, standard procedures, and technical instructions used to enter, modify, retrieve, and delete payroll and accounting data/information in an automated system.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree **Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).**