Payroll Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA 2) DOH8814

Full Job Description

Payroll Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA 2)

Office of Financial Services – Accounting and Grants

Permanent · Full-time · In- Person

The Opportunity

Join the Office of Financial Services and play a vital role in supporting Department of Health employees through accurate, compliant, and customer-focused payroll services.

This position ensures employees are paid correctly and on time while navigating complex payroll rules with precision and care.

Reporting to the FA5 Payroll Supervisor, you’ll be a trusted resource for payroll guidance across the agency.

Key Responsibilities

This position serves as a consultant to employees, attendance keepers, and supervisors on payroll-related matters and responds to inquiries regarding pay, deductions, leave balances, and electronic fund transfers.

The role researches and resolves payroll discrepancies using HRMS and other payroll systems and supports questions related to pay increases, hours worked, part-time employment, and deduction changes.

The position clearly interprets and communicates Department of Health, State HR, OFM, CBA, RCW, WAC, and federal payroll policies and regulations.

It also prepares and processes internal shared leave donations, maintains accurate records, and communicates effectively with employees and supervisors regarding shared leave procedures.

This work overall includes the following expectations:

Why You’ll Love This Role

Your work directly supports Department of Health employees statewide and contributes to the smooth operation of essential public health services.

This role offers meaningful, detail-driven work in a collaborative environment where accuracy, service, and continuous improvement are valued.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of state, federal, and collective bargaining payroll regulations while building strong partnerships across the agency.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable interpreting complex payroll policies and regulations.

They bring payroll or HR transactional experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to clearly explain technical information to employees at all levels.

They value accuracy, compliance, and collaboration and take pride in providing reliable support to others.

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: Two (2) or more years of experience in payroll and/or benefits regarding payroll rules, rights, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and services; AND Two (2) 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: Twelve (12) or more semester hours, or eighteen (18) or more quarter hours of college-level accounting or auditing coursework AND one (1) or more years of experience in payroll and/or benefits, resolving and responding to customer inquiries and problems with payroll and/or timekeeping actions and resolving issues with internal payroll related processes and systems.

Option 3: Two (2) or more years as a Fiscal Analyst 1 or higher performing payroll and timekeeping actions and/or benefits-related functions with demonstrated experience in the following:

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

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 “DOH8814” recruitment number.

Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.

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.