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We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Central State Hospital (CSH) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Central State Hospital (CSH), a State of Virginia mental health hospital located near Petersburg, VA, is recruiting for an Administrative & Office Specialist III (Payroll Technician).

This position serves as payroll technician in the provision of a full range of payroll services for one or more of the two facilities (Central State Hospital & Hiram W. Davis Medical Center) making up the Southside Complex of the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS). It is responsible for generating, processing, reconciling, and auditing both hourly and permanent payrolls, time, and leave records. Duties involve calculations, computations, checking and reconciling a variety of statistical and financial records and reports, on a semi-monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Payroll is complex compared to most state agencies in that five shift differentials are involved, a system of campus timekeepers, the Virginia Sickness & Disability Program (VSDP), and large wage and overtime volume.

Minimum Qualifications

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Must have: strong knowledge of general accounting/payroll policies; strong mathematical and analytical skills; excellent customer service skills; the ability to interpret, understand, and apply rules, regulations, and operating procedures; the ability to get along well with multiple personalities, and clearly communicate rules of payroll; and basic understanding of payroll taxes, insurance and fringe benefits. Experience operating automated payroll and accounting systems, experience with Microsoft Office software especially spreadsheets, experience in a payroll environment; and a High School Diploma or GED is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

We’re excited if you also are:

Experience with the principles of general accounting and experience with KRONOS timekeeping system is preferred.

Strong knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia payroll policies as well as experience with KRONOS timekeeping system are preferred.

Special Requirements

CSH only accepts online applications. Please list all previous work experience. Please call
(804) 524-7111 for any assistance needed. Posting will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

CSH is a tobacco-free campus.

An extensive criminal history background investigation and reference checks will be conducted.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Central State Hospital accepts only online applications. To be considered for this position, you must complete an application through the online employment system at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you prefer to use (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).

LIST ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE . IN DESCRIBING YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE , PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC . WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE . Each submission is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. This review is based on the actual narrative provided by the applicant, not on the basis of job titles listed. Therefore, it is essential to provide descriptive information prior to submission for consideration.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and Central State Hospital, that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, CSH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference.

State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with national service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY

We are committed to your health and happiness:

Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Central State Hospital is a DBHDS (Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services) facility. DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID -19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.