Job Description

WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State.

Mission
Promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.
This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be July 07, 2023.  The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.

This position is currently eligible for telework. This position is required to work in the office a minimum of 2 days a month. This may change based on business needs.

Who we are

The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.

We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.

Our commitment to DEIB

The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders.

It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, Washington Immigrant Network and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network.

The WSLCB Human Resources Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Human Resource Consultant 1 (Payroll and Benefits Analyst) position in Olympia, WA. This position reports to the Payroll and Benefits Manager in the WSLCB’s Human Resources Division. The position serves and complements the WSLCB’s mission and goals by assisting the Human Resource Office to achieve its strategic goal of maintaining and valuing a highly-motivated, competent and diverse workforce.

In this role, you will use your professional Human Resources skills and payroll experience to support employees and management through various areas of compensation, deductions and benefit administration. As part of the LCB Payroll team, your focus will be on customer service while performing financial review, analysis, verification and correction of pay data for processing of payroll and benefits.

If you have an interest in payroll and benefits with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WSLCB team!

WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

• A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis – all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
• Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
• Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
• A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
• Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
• Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
• Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work.
• Free parking

Duties

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• Audit and analyze employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
• Key worked time and cost coding entries into HRMS CAT2 screens for employees.
• Analyze miscellaneous Personnel Action Requests (PAR) forms and appointment letters for budget coding, union representation, workers compensation codes, personal leave day and benefit eligibility.
• Process miscellaneous HRMS adjustments and deduction changes (payroll deductions, direct deposit, car use days, payments, etc.) and communicating them with employees, supervisors and/or unions as appropriate.
• Audit and review reports produced by HRMS during semi-monthly payroll processing to resolve errors and abnormalities.
• Review employee leave entries, make adjustments and corrections to hours worked, follow-up with employees on leave entry or worked hour discrepancies.
• Review and complete hour adjustments as necessary for employees out on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) to avoid possible overpayments or underpayments of holiday hours and ensure benefit requirements are met for insurance premium deductions.
• Process employee transfers within and out of the agency, including preparing and sending transmittals and files to other agencies and tracking the receipt of transmittals and files in from other agencies.
• Track hours each pay cycle for employees to determine when the threshold is met for insurance and retirement benefit eligibility.
• Backup and assist with medical, dental, life and LTD insurance entries, and processing enrollments and changes to insurance in PAY1. May assist in determining eligibility for and filing LTD claims and Life waivers and support LCB employees with insurance questions.
• Send new employee paperwork including appointment letters to all newly hired or rehired employees to the agency.
• Determine retirement status and appropriate plan, insurance eligibility status and send all new hire forms including I-9, prior service, emergency contact list, retirement forms, insurance forms, W-4 form, Direct Deposit and other necessary forms to the employee via electronic means to the employees work and personal email address.
• Set up New Employee Orientation (NEO) meeting invite, present a portion of the NEO, collect new employee paperwork and distribute via electronic means to the appropriate staff member.
• Review Personnel Action Requests (PAR’s) for accuracy against data in HRMS, complete new hire process in HRMS, enter new hire actions based upon employee status and forms received.
• Document filing into Electronic Content Management System (Laserfiche) to maintain the integrity of all Payroll and Human Resource documents, including employee Personnel and Payroll folders.
• Provide verification of employment for potential employers, mortgage offices, loan forgiveness programs, employees and other organizations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Option 1: 

Four (4) years of professional experience working in a payroll, benefits, human resource or fiscal environment. This experience must include resolving and responding to customer inquiries and problems with payroll and timekeeping actions, benefits or resolving issues with other fiscal processes and systems.

AND 

Demonstrable experience in:

• Researching, evaluating, and drawing conclusions from data; interpreting and applying rules, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Intermediate-level experience using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Accurately using a 10-key calculator by touch.

Option 2: 

An Associate’s degree or higher in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance or closely related field

AND

Two (2) years of professional experience as listed above.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Four (4) or more years of experience in the following:
  • Effectively using Washington State’s Human Resource Management System (HRMS), PAY1 and Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).
  • Working with state government payroll processes and systems.
  • Explaining technical information regarding payroll rules, rights, regulations, policies, procedures, programs, and services.
  • Accurately inputting data and running reports from HRMS.
• Twelve (12) or more Semester hours, or eighteen (18) or more Quarter hours of college-level accounting, auditing, or budgeting course work.
• Demonstrated experience in the following:
  • Effectively communicating ideas and facts orally and in writing using plain language.
  • Ability to learn and apply a wide variety of technical information, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to convey ideas and facts orally and in writing using language the audience will best understand.

• Knowledge of MyPortal Leave system.

Supplemental Information

1. Completed online application.
2. Current Resume.
3. Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
4. Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.

**A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.

The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Other
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: “No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.

RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers with diverse backgrounds. Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  You are welcome to include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email 

hr****@lc*.gov











 or call (360) 664.1720. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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