**PAYROLL TECHNICIAN** **DIRECTOR’S OFFICE** **HELENA, MT** The*Montana Department of Corrections (DOC)*is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! The*Director’s Office*provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today! The*Payroll Technician*is responsible for processing and maintaining accurate payroll records while serving as a knowledgeable resource for employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and non-insurance benefits. This role processes and updates employee data including direct deposit information, posts and maintains payroll ledgers, codes expenses and pay-related transactions such as adjustments and intra-government transfers, and compiles, runs, and verifies payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance. The Payroll Technician also issues and records pay adjustments including leave corrections, retroactive increases, prior paycheck errors, settlement payouts, and final paychecks. This position distributes off-cycle paychecks to appropriate personnel, researches discrepancies, and makes necessary corrections to maintain payroll integrity. Accuracy, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to service are essential to ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. *QUALIFICATIONS* The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: * High School Diploma Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. *BENEFITS* Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous* *State of Montana Benefits. State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. *APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS* Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered. Successful applicants will be subject to: * Criminal history check * Child/patient/offender abuse registries * Reference checks *NOTICES* **Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)**-** **Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position. *Tobacco Free - *The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited. **Title:** *Payroll Technician* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *26140443*