Initial Posting Date:
12/23/2025Application Deadline:
01/04/2026Agency:
Department of CorrectionsSalary Range:
$5,349 - $7,048Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Payroll Analyst (Statewide/Hybrid) For ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE employees onlyJob Description:
The Employee Services Division of the Oregon Department of Corrections is actively recruiting for a Payroll Analyst position within the Payroll Unit. The position may be located anywhere in the state, with the final work location determined at the time of appointment. It is approved for hybrid remote work; however, staff will be required to report on-site periodically, as agreed upon with the manager. You MUST be a current ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE employee (contract workers excluded) to apply.
This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy by reviewing and providing guidance to employees, managers, and human resources staff on entries into payroll and benefit systems. This position provides critical support to the Department’s payroll program, which is responsible for the timely and accurate payment of approximately 4,700 employees across multiple stand-alone payroll offices. This role involves reviewing and analyzing reports, applying fundamental bookkeeping, payroll, and benefits practices in accordance with agency policies, collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
This position involves frequent interaction with executives, managers, and staff both inside and outside the organization. The role requires professionalism, diplomacy, and strict confidentiality. The ability to manage multiple tasks at once often under tight deadlines is essential. Strong communication and coordination with business partners is required. Travel to meetings and trainings may be necessary. The position also involves frequent interruptions, time-sensitive responsibilities, and occasional non-traditional working hours.
Work is performed in a hybrid or fully remote setting. In-office work occurs in a cubicle environment with potential for ongoing noise and distractions. The role requires extended periods of computer use and frequent videoconferencing. Use of standard office equipment is expected. Tasks often involve sitting for long periods, and vacation time may be limited during critical deadline periods.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Maria Arellano, Maria.A.Arellano@doc.state.or.us
Reference Number: 192451