Payroll/HR Specialist

5102943

North Chesterfield, Virginia, United States, 23236

Department of State Police

Human resources

Full-Time (Salaried)

Closing at: Apr 9 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Department of State Police

Title: Payroll/HR Specialist DSP03463

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Payroll/HR Specialist in our Human Resources Division at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

Ensuring the integrity of time and absence/leave data entered by classified and wage staff into the Cardinal Human Capital Management (HCM) system for VSP.
Serving as first line support and subject matter expert for the HCM Time and Leave/Absence Management processes for Employee Self Services (ESS) functions.
Coordinating with Divisions to verify eligible and ineligible absences by reviewing time submissions from supervisors.
Reviewing Cardinal time, attendance, leave transactions, leave eligibility, and chartfield application for random screenings quarterly.
Performing research to compare and correct time reporting codes.
Monitoring time and leave/absence management data for administrative, operational, and quality assurance purposes.
Collaborating with Benefits to respond to employees’ questions in the areas of extended leave, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Virginia Sickness and Disability (VSDP), and Workers Compensation programs for time and attendance processes.
Working with employees, supervisors, and managers to research and resolve errors, inquiries, and transaction requests.
Providing guidance, instruction, and customer service to employees, supervisors, and managers regarding time entry and leave policies and processes.

About the Agency:

We’re more than a law enforcement agency — we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and public servants shaping Virginia’s future. At VSP, your skills make an impact that reaches every community across the Commonwealth. If you’re ready for meaningful work, real growth, and a supportive culture that feels like family, your next career starts here.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

Of basic business principles and payroll processing practices.
Of record keeping practices.
Of basic mathematics.

Skill:

In operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications to Include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
In operating general office equipment.

Ability:

To monitor, analyze and reconcile data in written and verbal form and enter data into an automated system.
To identify and analyze discrepancies with Human Resource job, benefits, position data or productive/non-productive recorded hours.
To track and review absence, leave, and time management.
To resolve time reporting codes.
To assist in developing/editing business processes, procedures, and training aids.
To identify and evaluate a leave without pay/pay docking status.
To recommend workable solutions for employee self-service options.
To work on multiple projects/issues simultaneously
To train employees and participate in the onboarding of new employees.
To review and resolve task reporting, absence management and earnings and deductions exceptions.
To adapt to an evolving work environment.
To communicate effectively in English orally and in writing with staff, intra agency staff, agency officials and the public.
To work independently and as a member of a team.
This position will be allowed to volunteer for occasional travel statewide.
Directly related experience working in human resources, with knowledge of timekeeping practices and personnel policies and procedures.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Some knowledge and experience of Virginia Workers’ Compensation, Family and Medical Leave, and disability programs preferred for analyzing timekeeping exceptions and coding validation.
Experience using Cardinal or similar automated time and leave management systems preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on April 9, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) 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.

This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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