Location: Springfield,IL, USA
Agency: Emergency Management Agency
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date/Time: 11/15/2024
Closing Date/Time: 12/02/2024
Salary: $6,339- $9,178/month, anticipated starting salary is $6,339/month; CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
Requisition Number: 42707
Position Marketing Statement: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to serve as a Payroll Specialist. This position is responsible for performing critical payroll functions for the agency by processing various payroll transactions and providing professional assistance to both HR staff and IEMA-OHS managers. This position will also be tasked with handling confidential information relating to payroll issues and inquiries in an appropriate, professional manner. The ideal candidate for this position will showcase exemplary time management skills and will have experience adhering to payroll-related rules and procedures. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven workforce, we invite you to apply for the Human Resources Specialist position with IEMA-OHS!
About the Agency Statement: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats, hazards, disasters, or emergencies. IEMA-OHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life, and safety of all Illinoisans.
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 42707
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.
Essential Functions
* Serves as Payroll Coordinator, providing technical support regarding statewide policies and procedures for payroll operations.
* Under general direction, serves in journey level professional capacity performing complex, specialized professional duties relating to transactions, benefits, and timekeeping functions for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS).
* Compiles and directs the preparation of reports.
* Conducts periodic audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Serves as the backup coordinator for timekeeping and benefits as required.
* 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 (4) years of college.
* Requires two (2) years of professional human resources experience.
Specialized Skills
* Requires one (1) year of professional payroll experience for a state, federal, or private entity.
* Requires one (1) year of experience working with state or federal statutes and administrative rules related to personnel transactions, employer and employee responsibilities and rights, bargaining unit classifications and corresponding pay plans, collective bargaining contracts and guidelines derived therefrom.
Preferred Qualifications
* One (1) year of professional payroll experience for a state, federal, or private entity.
* One (1) year of experience working with state or federal statutes and administrative rules related to personnel transactions, employer and employee responsibilities and rights, bargaining unit classifications and corresponding pay plans, collective bargaining contracts and guidelines derived therefrom.
* One (1) year of professional experience independently processing payroll transactions.
* One (1) year of professional experience working in a state or federal government office.
* One (1) year of professional experience handling confidential information in an appropriate, professional manner.
Conditions of Employment
* Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
* Requires the ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cellphone, laptop, etc.
* Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p
Work Location: 1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-4462
Agency Contact: ...@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position [DOES] contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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