State HRIS/Payroll Analyst I

Agency

Office of the State Controller

Division

OSC's Integrated HR/Payroll System

Job Classification Title

State HRIS/Payroll Analyst I (NS)

Position Number

65043126

Grade

DT04

About Us

The State Controller serves as an independent resource to protect the financial integrity of the State and to promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner through its accounting, disbursing, payroll, internal controls, data management, eCommerce, and financial reporting systems that serve state agencies, employees, and the public.

The foundational principles of the office are Integrity/Ethics, Objectivity, and Accountability. OSC’s overall goals are to optimize operational execution, manage risk effectively and efficiently, and foster a high-performance culture. OSC will provide excellent customer service while achieving those goals.

Description of Work

This job posting is for two positions: 65043126 and 65043127
Please Note: OSC does not use 3rd parties to conduct job interviews.
**OSC is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we cannot sponsor visas at this time. **
**Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. **
The mission of the Office of the State Controller (OSC) is to protect the financial integrity of the State and promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner.
NOTE: This job posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.
Salary Range: $56,772 - $85,159
Under the supervision of the State HRIS Benefits Operations Manager, the State HRIS Analyst I positions serve as members of the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Reconciliation team. Working alongside the State HRIS Analyst II, this role bridges the gap between complex benefits administration and high-volume reconciliation accounting to maintain accurate statewide employee records within the OSC Integrated HR-Payroll (SAP) System.
The role ensures the accuracy of NCFlex FSA remittances through core functions:
• End-to-End Reconciliation: Reconciles NCFlex Health Care and Dependent Daycare FSAs against payroll deductions and third-party vendor billing records under tight deadlines.
• Agency Support & Consultation: Acts as a SAP system expert and point of contact for State Agency Health Benefit Representatives (HBRs), OSC internal teams, OSHR, benefits enrollment vendor and third-party FSA vendor to resolve individual employee FSA discrepancies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with BEST payroll, time, and HR operational teams, as well as the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) and external benefits vendors, to perform deep-dive research into system issues.
• Regulatory Compliance: Applies expert knowledge of IRS Section 125 regulations, taxes, and deductions to ensure accurate employee remittances and complete alignment with federal and state personnel policies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state benefit policies and procedures and strong critical thinking skills to analyze complex benefit and payroll process related to the HR/Payroll system to determine appropriate responses to errors or anomalies;
• Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate a variety of personnel/HR and benefits policies, procedures, and regulations;

• Proven experience in HR/Benefits business processes and reporting;
• In-depth knowledge of HR Systems - benefits modules;
• Ability to answer complex FSA related inquiries based on an expert understanding level of benefit procedures and policies;
• Basic understanding of accounting practices;
• Proficient with desktop software products and the ability to use common spreadsheets, word processing, presentations and database software packages

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, computer science, or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business or HR/Payroll consultation, process improvement or requirement gathering in an information technology, payroll, or HRIS environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

NOTE: Transcripts must be uploaded to Workday and attached to your application to receive credit for any training and educational requirements, to qualify for the position.   

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  

All work history, training, and education must be listed on the official application, along with attached transcripts, to receive credit.  Applications must be completed in full.  “See Resume” or “See Attached” will not be accepted. 

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Pamela Denise Hamm

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]