Working Title: MSP Statewide Payroll Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 89015
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing Megan.lund@state.mn.us by 11:59 pm on 09/24/2025.
Date Posted : 09/18/2025
Closing Date : 10/01/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
Division/Unit : Central Office District 2000 / State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position exists to provide leadership, administrative/technical support, planning, coordination, and direction to the state payroll system for the 18 State Patrol District/Section Timekeepers. To serve in an expert capacity for AFSCME, LELS Unit 17 Radio Communications Operators, LELES Unit 18, LELS Unit 19, the Commissioner's Plan, Managerial Plan, MAPE, MLEA, and MMA timekeeping contract issues. To serve as State Patrol's primary point of contact to State Patrol Supervisors, Timekeepers, and other clientele regarding Public Safety operations to ensure proper adherence to state laws, and policies.
Serve as the primary payroll administrator, overseeing all aspects of the payroll in self-time entry and SEMA4 payroll program, including payroll/budget reporting, and special projects that require specific payroll needs. Responsible for training all of the State Patrol's 18 District/Section Timekeepers.
To coordinate the forum and training during statewide training roundtable related to all aspects of payroll. Serve as the primary resource person for the SPAIS activity system for all State Patrol personnel.
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify
Minimum Qualifications
Two* (2) years of experience that supports an area of specialized knowledge or provides administrative support, paraprofessional, or advance technical experience.
Experience should include the following:
Experience working with SEMA4.
Math skills sufficient to compute totals, averages, and percentages of numerical data to check or reconcile data. Skill in developing and modifying electronic spreadsheets.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel and Word.
English skills sufficient to interpret complex statutes, laws, policies and procedures, and bargaining unit contracts, to prepare well written correspondence and reports, and to communicate clearly and diplomatically with all levels of management, staff and customers to resolve issues appropriately.
Customer service skills (phone, in-person, written) sufficient to provide high quality of day-to-day service to a variety of customer discussions and agencies on a wide range of topics; and to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and staff when providing information, guidance, and resolution to problems.
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
*An associates' degree may substitute for six months of experience; a bachelors' degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience processing payroll, including identifying and solving problems with varied degree of complexity.
Experience interpreting complex statutes, laws, policies and procedures, and bargaining unit contracts.
Working knowledge and experience in the State of Minnesota's Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) and SWIFT Data Warehouse.
Experience with advanced MS Excel tools to create databases and for data analysis.
Physical Requirements
Very Light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Fingerprints (MNJIS)
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
