State of Ohio

Payroll & Benefits Manager (Human Capital Management Manager) (250008T6)

Organization

: Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information: humanresources@medicaid.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Dec 8, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

:

Lazarus 4

50 West Town Street

Columbus 43215

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $39.22/hour

Schedule

: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

: Human Resources

Technical Skills: Payroll/Benefits Administration, Payroll, Benefits

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Coaching, Leading Others, Time Management

Agency Overview

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

Job Description

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Chief of Staff

Bureau: Human Resources

Classification: Human Capital Management Manager (PN 20102578)

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits professional to direct the implementation of payroll and benefits processing, absence management, and wellness initiatives. As the Payroll & Benefits Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising payroll and benefits staff.
• Assisting agency management staff with payroll, absence management issues, and providing technical assistance.
• Advising payroll and benefits staff on complex Payroll, Disability, FMLA, Health Benefits, and Wellness questions/issues.
• Assisting agency managers and staff with timekeeping issues.
• Managing bi-weekly payroll processing, including system interfacing from Kronos to OAKS.
• Coordinating health and wellness events (e.g. health fairs, flu clinics, biometric screenings).
• Providing oversight of timekeeping and payroll issues and auditing payroll entries to ensure compliance.
• Interpreting human resources policies and rules and providing technical advice regarding Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), Ohio Revised Code (ORC), Federal Rules and Regulations (e.g. ADA, FMLA).

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

4 yrs. exp. in human resources.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; 24 mos. exp. in human resources which included 12 mos. exp. in supervisory &/or management principles & techniques.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Human Capital Management Senior Analyst, 64613.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Human Resources

Technical Skills: Benefits, Payroll, Payroll/Benefits Administration

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Leading Others, Coaching, Time Management

Supplemental Information

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.

This position is overtime exempt.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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