Hybrid HR & Payroll Manager for Public Sector

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Health, dental, vision benefits

3 Personal business days

12 Sick days annually

13 paid holidays annually

12 weeks parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Commuter savings (Chicago)

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking an Employee Services Manager in Springfield to lead Benefits, Payroll, Timekeeping, and Personnel Transactions while ensuring compliance with state regulations. The role emphasizes data-driven dashboards to improve efficiency and informed decision-making in a dynamic public sector environment.

Preferred qualifications include five years of HR supervisory experience, expertise with Power BI and Excel, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Four years of college with courses in business, public administration, HR, or related fields.
• Three years of admin experience in HR operations including payroll, benefits, timekeeping, or labor relations.
• Experience designing dashboards and reports using data visualization tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Benefits, Timekeeping, Payroll, and Personnel Transactions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data visuals to support HR operations.
• Interpret union contracts, CMS rules, and pay plan policies for decision-making.
• Serve as a full-line supervisor.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Data visualization

HR analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Access

Job description

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking an Employee Services Manager in Springfield to lead Benefits, Payroll, Timekeeping, and Personnel Transactions while ensuring compliance with state regulations. The role emphasizes data-driven dashboards to improve efficiency and informed decision-making in a dynamic public sector environment.

Preferred qualifications include five years of HR supervisory experience, expertise with Power BI and Excel, and knowledge of