The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is pleased to offer an exciting career opportunity to a motivated and talented human resources professional who is interested in joining the Health Office of Human Resources in our Payroll department. We are seeking a Payroll Analyst with exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with an eye for attention to detail. // _Duties and responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all-inclusive):_ * Process and verify employee payroll transactions; receive and respond to inquiries from employees. * Update electronic employee personnel and payroll records using HR/CMS; guide employees on the use of the Commonwealth’s self-service time and attendance program (SSTA). * Process on time: salary request verification forms from various outside entities; salary adjustments as needed. * Assist other payroll/personnel functions as needed including performing secondary approvals; monitoring the SSTA system and processing a variety of payroll/personnel transactions in HR/CMS as required. * Work collaboratively with other Human Resources staff and representatives from the Employee Service Center (ESC) as required to address/solve employee issues. // _Required Qualifications:_ * Ability to exercise effective judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials, and sensitivity to changing needs and situations. * Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral expression to convey information, and explain complex information thoroughly. // _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Proficient experience working in the Human Resource Compensation Management System (HR/CMS) including payroll administration. * Strong consultative and presentation skills to ensure high-quality customer service. * Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, time-sensitive, high-volume environment. * Ability to use technology to improve workflow processes and automate daily tasks. * Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. * Knowledge of state government and interrelationships between agencies. * Experience working in a union environment. * Organizational skills include the ability to monitor multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously. * Commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace. _Work Schedule:_Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. _About the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS):_ The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) oversees expenditures of approximately $22 billion annually, and as the largest secretariat, has over 24,000 employees. EOHHS services directly touch the lives of more than 1 in 4 residents of the Commonwealth – including some of our most vulnerable children, youth, adults, and elders. Health and human services programs represent more than half of our state’s budget, making it vitally important to responsibly oversee services to achieve long-term sustainability. Throughout the secretariat, our efforts are focused on: health, resilience, and independence. We are charged with improving health outcomes, building resilience, and maximizing independence thus contributing to the quality of life for the residents we serve and the Commonwealth as a whole. To know more about EOHHS, please visit:https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services _Pre-Offer Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theReasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4 First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. * * Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in personnel work, or (3) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. * *Substitutions: A Bachelor’s degree or higher may be substituted for the required experience.* *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. __ _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. *Job: Human Resources *Organization: Exec Office Of Health and Human Services *Title: *Payroll Analyst * Location: *Massachusetts-Boston-600 Washington Street Requisition ID: 240000BC