Salary: $72,900.00 - $98,064.00 Annually
Location : Pierce County - Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Financial and Business Services Division
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Job Title: Timekeeping Supervisor (FA5)
Location: Tacoma, WA - This position is flexible/hybrid and can be done remotely; however, you will need to be in person in Tacoma to attend occasional on-site meetings.
Closes: Thursday, October 29th, 2026
Salary: $72,900- $98,064 Annually
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented leader to supervise the Time and Attendance Unit serving Regions 5 and 6 within the Financial and Business Services Division. Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager (ROM), this role supports approximately 2,000 employees by ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, interpreting policies, and providing expert fiscal guidance. We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to operational excellence in support of staff across the region.
The Opportunity:In this role, you will oversee the Time and Attendance Unit and act as a key consultant to the Regional Operations Manager on accounting and fiscal matters. You will assist with regional budgeting, interpret and analyze DCYF policies and procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and personnel policies to ensure staff are supported and compensated appropriately. You will also develop financial and informational reports that guide regional decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and is committed to ensuring smooth and reliable business operations for the workforce.
Some of what you will get to do:- Serve as the Time and Attendance Supervisor for Regions 5 & 6.
- Ensure payment of staff is timely and accurately reported for approximately 2,000 employees.
- Prioritize and assign workloads and provide training when necessary.
- Balance monthly Leave Tracker to HRMS.
- Review Payroll Journals for accuracy by established deadlines.
- Have working knowledge of CBA's and DCYF timekeeping policies and procedures.
- Input timekeeping data into HRMS using correct codes within established deadlines to ensure staff are paid timely and accurately.
- Follow all QA processes established to ensure timekeeping is processed accurately.
- Ensure N33's are completed within DCYF procedures.
- Ensure DCYF and SAAM timekeeping policies and procedures are followed.
- Attend meetings when necessary.
- Provide support and supervision to staff.
- Interpret and analyze DCYC policies and procedures, CBA's and Personnel policies as they pertain to time and attendance.
- Update schedule changes in HRMS and leave tracker.
- Provide payroll information when necessary.
- Run necessary reports to include payroll reports.
Required Qualifications:- Equivalent education/experience totaling seven (7) years.
OR - Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
AND- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:- A Bachelor's degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting AND four (4) to five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
- Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours.
- A Master's degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
- At least two (2) years of supervisory experience leading a team of finance professionals.
- At least two (2) years of experience using the following systems used by the State of Washington: HRMS, Leave Tracker
How do I apply?In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:
- Cover Letter
- Resume (current/updated)
