Payroll Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA 1) DOH8813

Full Job Description

Payroll Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA 2)

Office of Financial Services – Accounting and Grants

Permanent · Full-time · In- Person/hybrid

The Opportunity

The Office of Financial Services (OFS) provides leadership and support for agency priorities through high-quality financial and operational management, including budgeting, contracting, grant management, purchasing, fiscal monitoring, and accounting services.

This work ensures compliance with state and federal laws and supports the Department of Health’s (DOH) mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State.

This Payroll Specialist role is essential to supporting DOH employees by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services while providing trusted customer support across the agency.

Key Responsibilities

This position processes payroll actions to make sure employees are paid correctly and on time.

The work includes reviewing documents for new hires and job changes, checking required paperwork, processing timesheets and different types of pay, and fixing payroll or leave issues in HRMS.

The role also supports employees, supervisors, and attendance keepers by answering payroll questions and explaining pay, deductions, and leave.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll play a direct role in supporting DOH employees by ensuring they are paid accurately and on time, while working within a collaborative, service-oriented financial team.

This role offers meaningful exposure to complex payroll regulations, opportunities to strengthen analytical and customer service skills, and the satisfaction of being a trusted resource across the agency.

Expectations and Responsibilities

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to research and resolve payroll discrepancies independently.

The position regularly interprets and communicates policies from DOH, State HR, OFM, CBAs, RCWs, WACs, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities also include responding to verification of employment requests, maintaining confidential payroll records, and ensuring accurate filing and record retention in accordance with established standards.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable working with complex payroll data and systems such as HRMS.

They communicate clearly, provide practical guidance to a wide range of customers, and approach payroll challenges with accuracy, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset.

Experience interpreting policies and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment will support success in this role.

Location and Flexibility

Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you can balance working from home and collaborating in the office. It is anticipated that you’ll be expected at the DOH facility located in Tumwater, WA for work activities approximately 12 days a month.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

We value all relevant experience (paid or unpaid) and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. You must meet at least ONE of the options provided and any additional criteria listed.

Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. While “Preferred Experience” is not required, these skills or experiences can help you stand out as a candidate.

Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1: One (1) or more years of experience in payroll and/or benefits regarding payroll rules, rights, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and services; AND One (1) or more years of experience resolving and responding to customer inquiries and problems with payroll and/or timekeeping actions and resolving issues with internal payroll processes and systems.

Option 2: One (1) or more years as a Fiscal Technician 2 or higher performing payroll and timekeeping actions and/or benefits-related functions.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health.

Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.

At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health.

To learn more about the DOH please visit doh.wa.gov and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and our blog, Public Health Connections.

Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume and cover letter.

In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.

Do attach the following:

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.

Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Do not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed:

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference the assigned “DOHXXXX” recruitment number.

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Additional Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.