Payroll Processing Assistant

$50,952 - $68,412/Yr

State Of Illinois - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Payroll Processing Assistant at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services plays a crucial role in supporting payroll operations. This position involves performing specialized paraprofessional functions, serving as a liaison between department employees and the Comptroller's Office, and addressing inquiries related to employee compensation. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be interested in contributing to the department's mission of supporting families and children in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Payroll Processing Assistant
• Answer and refer telephone callers to appropriate staff
• Prepare and keyboard documents impacting program policies and procedures
• Develop and provide comprehensive database or spreadsheet reports
• Serve as secretary to the supervisor
• Attend staff development and training sessions
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to two years of secretarial/business college and one year of office experience
• Ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm

Nice-to-haves

• 3 years of experience in an office setting applying extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures
• 3 years of experience in an office setting applying extensive knowledge of computer language/programs
• 3 years of experience in an office setting applying extensive knowledge of manual and automated office equipment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan
• Excellent benefits
• Pension program