Job Summary

This position is located in the Payroll and Benefits Department, Office of Finance, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The purpose of the Office of Finance is to provide financial management services to Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers, and Offices of the House. The Payroll and Benefits Department is responsible for the administration of staff payroll and benefits in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Job Description

Minimum qualifications: 5 years of management experience and 10 years of payroll experience Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the position Ability to establish and maintain administrative, quality control, and measurement criteria and processes. Ability to develop, implement, and maintain internal workplace policies, standards, procedures, and practices. Ability to organize and assign multiple tasks and activities simultaneously, ensuring their timely and accurate completion. Working knowledge of and experience using various automated office systems and software programs. Knowledge of the legislative environment, the House, and the operations thereof. Knowledge of payroll administration, operations, and processes, including pay calculations. Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data, including reconciling and troubleshooting as needed to ensure data integrity. Skill in providing counseling and outreach services to customers and stakeholders. Knowledge of and ability to understand general management theories, concepts, principles, and applicable employment laws. Ability to review, understand, and retain knowledge of applicable legal requirements, House Rules, Committee and CAO policies and procedures, and specific Business Unit and Department practices and procedures. General working knowledge of all aspects of the Department, and a general understanding of the Business Unit and Office of the CAO at-large. Ability to evaluate viewpoints and proposals and recommend appropriate solutions/changes. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters (both personal and operational) with tact and exercise judgement and discretion. Ability to successfully complete and apply applicable training, technical and otherwise. Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently. Organizational skills and attention to detail. All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution. All employees in leadership positions within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following leadership competencies: Coalition Building, Decision-Making, Leading People, Results Orientation, and Strategic Planning. Preferred Qualifications: CPP certification Leadership and managerial/supervisory experience to include effective use of employee performance plans and evaluations, coaching and mentoring techniques, and appropriately addressing employee conflicts and disciplinary actions. Experience effectively interviewing and assessing job applicants. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).