PAYROLL SUPERVISOR (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

$65,184 - $116,556/Yr

State Of Illinois - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Payroll Supervisor (Technical Manager IV) is responsible for overseeing the accurate processing of payroll and ensuring timely submissions to the Office of the Comptroller. This role involves managing payroll staff, coordinating payroll data, resolving payroll issues, and implementing payroll procedures. The position is integral to maintaining the integrity of payroll operations within the Department of Transportation, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the agency's financial management.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of the payroll staff.
• Coordinates and processes the inflow of payroll data from department offices to payroll vouchers.
• Investigates and resolves payroll problems caused by data entry or computer processing errors.
• Provides direction for the implementation of payroll procedures such as wage garnishments and adjustments to gross pay.
• Oversees the reconciliation of quarterly military invoice vouchers.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, statistics, public finance, economics, management, or accounting plus two years of experience processing payrolls, analyzing financial data, or a combination thereof.
• Eight years of experience processing payrolls, analyzing financial data, or a combination thereof.

Nice-to-haves

• Well-versed in standard payroll and accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct payroll staff activities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to create, update, and maintain spreadsheets.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave