Payroll/Timekeeping Liaison

Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID:  43140

Job Requisition ID: 43140 
Closing Date/Time: 03/05/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Step 1B, $5,703/month; Full Range: $5,703 - $8,170/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number  43140 

Why work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Payroll/Timekeeping Liaison.  Under direction, this position will monitor and coordinate the work of remote staff engaged in the preparation and processing of semi-monthly payrolls and timekeeping records for DCFS downstate regions.  The position will also provide advice, interpretation, and guidance to management and employees concerning payroll and timekeeping issues and provide training to payroll and timekeeping liaisons in assigned administrative units.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is focused on ensuring that supportive payroll and timekeeping process are fulfilled in an efficient, effective manner to provide the best possible service to agency employees.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois

Essential Functions

• Serves as Payroll/Timekeeping Liaison
• Provides technical assistance to management, employees, and attorneys regarding confidential matters such as wage deductions, bankruptcies, tax levies and child support claims
• Prepares reports, conducts research, and provides information on payroll and timekeeping issues for use in the Department
• Serves as working supervisor
• Serves as back up to Payroll/Timekeeping Supervisor in the performance of various payroll transactions including salary reversals, and processing of new hires, separations and retirements.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration
• Requires one year of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Specialized Skills

• Of the noted 1 year of experience, requires that the experience include payroll and timekeeping operations and the interpretation of collective bargaining contract language relative to payroll and timekeeping policy

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience managing or conducting timekeeping or payroll functions for a large public or private organization
• 2 years of experience in an office setting utilizing strong computer skill in Excel, and other Microsoft Office products (Outlook and Word)
• 2 years of professional experience monitoring staff in a statewide program in a public or private organization
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a public or private organization
• 2 years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity with internal or external units within a public or private organization
• 2 years of professional experience conducting training in a public or private organization

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check

2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children.  Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families.  In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.  The Division of Budget and Finance plays a supporting role in the Department’s operations by working to ensure the agency’s financial stability and implementation of sound budgetary practices.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm  
Work Location: 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701  
Agency Contact: Fisayo Oyadeyi
Email: Fisayo.Oyadeyi@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Payroll Only Posting Group

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).