Human Resources Specialist 1 - Payroll Specialist

Our services impact EVERY Montanan!

MISSION STATEMENT            

To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.             

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Director's Office Division provides support for the Director and department employees relating to tax policy, legal, human resources, training, communications, taxpayer assistance, dispute resolution, call center, accounting, budgeting, asset management, facilities and purchasing.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.

• Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.

• Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.

• Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.

• Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.

• Sick leave- 12 days a year.

• 11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.

• Flexible hours.

• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

DUTIES

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Director's Office Division of Department of Revenue. Duties include providing administrative support as well as specialized services in support of HR operations and programs with the primary focus on payroll and benefits associated with payroll. The position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

·         Payroll and accounting systems

·         Payroll and benefits administration

·         Benefits associated with payroll technical accounting and auditing procedures and guidelines

·         Applicable federal and state statutes including FMLA and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

·         Administrative rules

·         State and Departmental policies and procedures

·         General office practices

Skills in:

·         Research and analysis

·         Accuracy and attention to detail

·         Conflict resolution & customer service

·         Microsoft programs and other data base applications

·         Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

You would be a great fit for this position if you:

·         Demonstrate self-motivation

·         Follow instructions

·         Provide timely, customer service

·         Handling multiple priorities under deadlines

***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858)

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program.

Training Assignment:  This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit the following application material:

• Complete state application

Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.

Special Requirements

Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:

• Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed.

• Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed.

Working Conditions

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.

• Office environment.

• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.

• Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.

   

"Effective May 26, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/ .”

Applicant Pool Statement:  If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).