Payroll Supervisor

HHS Human Resource Department is seeking a Payroll Supervisor in the Bismarck/Mandan, ND area. ND Health and Human Services is looking for a confident, detail driven Payroll Supervisor to lead our critical payroll functions that support nearly 3,000 team members across the state. In this role, you won't just "run payroll", you'll lead it. You'll guide a team responsible for end to end payroll processing each month, ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time. You'll also manage your own portfolio of business units, serve as a system and process expert, and help shape how payroll operates across the agency. This is a high-impact leadership role where accuracy, accountability, and people first thinking all matter. What You'll Do Lead and support a team responsible for full cycle payroll processing Ensure timely, accurate payroll for a large, complex workforce Manage payroll processing for assigned business units Serve as the agency's payroll subject matter expert, advising leadership and staff Support system administration for Workforce and PeopleSoft system use and updates Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting What Sets You Apart You're not just technically strong. You're curious, thoughtful, and solutions oriented. You understand that payroll is about people, not just numbers. You bring deep payroll knowledge and aren't afraid to dig in when something doesn't add up You see the big picture and understand how systems, processes, and people connect You communicate clearly and respectfully, even when explaining complex topics You lead with empathy and build trust with your team and colleagues Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience working with a large scale, complex payroll system (from data entry through audit), or an equivalent combination of education and experience Proven experience supervising or leading a team Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs Preferred Experience with PeopleSoft and Workforce payroll systems Work Location This position will work onsite within the Bismarck, ND office, with periodic travel for agency and team meetings as required. About

HHS ND HHS

strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of wellbeing: physical, economic, and behavioral. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources. To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary. Total Rewards The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate. Application Procedures Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Becky Sicble at bsicble@nd.gov or at (701) 328-7808. Employing Unit ND HHS - Human Resources TTY Number ND Relay Service 1 (800) 366-6888 (text) or 1 (800) 366-6889 (voice) If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person