Job Information
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Payroll Processing Assistant in Springfield, Illinois
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Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62701
Job Requisition ID:[41402]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Position Title: Office Specialist - Option 2 - UMP Title\ Closing Date/Time:10/02/2024\ Salary:Anticipating Starting Salary \$4246 Step 1B/Month; Full Range \$4246 - \$5701\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Sangamon\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:RC028
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Posting Identification Number41402
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Payroll Processing Assistant. Under general direction, this position will perform complex, specialized paraprofessional functions to assist in the coordination and monitoring of Payroll operations, utilizing originality and technical knowledge and understanding of the Departments statewide Payroll process. The position will serve as liaison with Department employees and the Comptrollers Office regarding questions and issues regarding employee compensation, responding to inquiries and explaining rules, regulations, and procedures to Department staff. This position will monitor assigned electronic mailboxes for Payroll and Timekeeping to ensure questions and issues are addressed and will perform Payroll transactions on the electronic system. The position will also make decisions concerning unique situations based upon guidelines or previous decisions of management. Finally, the position will answer phones, receive and distribute mail, and develop database or spreadsheet reports. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Departments Payroll operations. 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 communication skills. 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 Processing Assistant
Answers and refers telephone callers to appropriate entity or unit staff
Prepares and keyboards documents which impact program policies and procedures, as well as confidential documents related to the performance of unit personnel
Develops and provides comprehensive complex database or spreadsheet reports, utilizing extensive knowledge and understanding of mul tiple software programs, which include highly confidential data regarding Payroll and Timekeeping
Serves as secretary to the supervisor
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