Human Capital Management Senior Analyst (Payroll)

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

Office of Employee and Business Services

The Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) provides customer service and operational support to ODJFS through five bureaus: Business Services, Civil Rights and Labor Relations, Human Resources, Multimedia Services, and Training and Educational Services. OEBS customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the public. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OEBS webpage.

What You Will Do

• Review and complete bi-weekly payroll for ODJFS employees and ensure state benefits are provided.

• Review bi-weekly timesheets, leave request, adjustments, leave accruals in KRONOS.

• Complete payroll updates in the state-wide payroll system, OAKS.

• Update municipal taxes, direct deposit changes, review paychecks, calculate leave accruals, running bi-weekly payroll reports and process disability, salary continuation, and adoption/childbirth leave payments.

• Process leave management cases including disability, FMLA, and extended absences.

• Process applications, reviewing eligibility, providing approval notifications, tracking absences, and opening leave cases in KRONOS.

• Complete employment verifications, OPERS requests, termination EPARS, and confirm pay period step increases.

• Collaborate with staff and other ODJFS offices to ensure accurate payroll.

Recommended Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Organization

• Time management

• Communication

Schedule: Full time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location: Positions are headquartered at the James A. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

 Position Number: 20037681.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following: 

Option 1:

• 3 yrs. exp. in human resources.

Option 2:

• 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612 with the State of Ohio.

Option 3:

• Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration;
• AND 12 mos. exp. in human resources.

Option 4:

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Exempt Pay Schedule, Pay Range 12. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $33.32 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 12	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8
Hourly	$33.32	$35.21	$37.09	$39.14	$41.31	$43.57	$45.35	$47.47
Annual	$69,306	$73,237	$77,147	$81,411	$85,925	$90,626	$94,328	$98,738
Months of Employment	At Hire	6 Months	18 Months	30 Months	42 Months	54 Months	66 Months	78 Months

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ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [email protected].

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Details
Organization: Job & Family Services
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower 30, 30 East Broad Street, 30th Floor, Columbus, 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: 33.32
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Human Resources
Technical Skills: Human Resources, Payroll/Benefits Administration
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Adaptability, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Consultation, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Ethics and Values, Goal Setting, Presenting, Problem Solving, Responsiveness, Strategic Thinking, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality