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Introduction
Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.
We are recruiting for a Payroll & Benefit System Coordinator-Senior. We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated and detail oriented to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven setting. This individual will also possess strong communication skills and have a background in payroll. This position is located in the Central Payroll Unit in the State Controller's Office, within the Division of Executive Budget and Finance (DEBF). The position will be headquartered at the DOA Office Building at 101 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703.
The employee hired into this position will be expected to work from the headquarter location at least two days per week with the possibility of working from home the remaining days.
As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.
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Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Payroll & Benefits Program Supervisor, this position will perform various payroll-related administrative and technical functions as part of the Central Payroll section in the State Controller's Office.
These duties could encompass tasks such as solving complex issues related to system time & labor and absence calculations, assisting with agency requests and developing internal and external training materials. This position will work cooperatively with other Central Payroll staff to provide coverage in various payroll processing and STAR PeopleSoft system support duties performed by our section.
To view a complete list of duties for the role, see the full position description .
Salary Information
This position is in the schedule-range (81-03) with an hourly rate between $35.00 and $39.00 ($72,800 - $81,120 annually). A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
In addition, we offer a complete benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program - a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Per current DEBF policy, this position will be expected to report into the headquarter location at least 2 days a week.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Possess Payroll, HR or Finance experience within a large HRIS/Payroll system (preferably PeopleSoft HCM, Oracle, SAP, Workday)
• Experience reviewing and applying payroll-related law, tax regulations, Statute, Code, and complex policies for compliance and to resolve complex payroll situations.
• Experience auditing and resolving data discrepancies (e.g. verifying data, researching issues, timesheet or benefit adjustments, reconciliation, data analysis, correcting data entry errors, etc.)

Additionally, a well-qualified candidate may have knowledge or experience in the following:

• Payroll calculations including taxes, benefits, and miscellaneous deductions.
• Experience working within state government, higher education, large healthcare systems, county or municipal government, or large employers using enterprise HRIS platforms
• Maintaining payroll system integrity-Testing, troubleshooting, or implementing enhancements to payroll or HR information systems (such as PeopleSoft Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence Management, or similar ERP systems)

How To Apply
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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at michelle.bassuener@wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to Apply
All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on September 13, 2026.