Payroll Officer

Illinois House of Representatives; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, prescription, 

behavioral health, and life insurance

State Employees’ Retirement System

Health savings account

Deferred compensation programs

Competitive vacation, sick, and个人 time

Job summary

The Illinois House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage all full-time payroll and insurance for the Clerk’s Office and district offices in Springfield, Illinois.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with payroll processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. It offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Prior payroll experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to meet stringent deadlines.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook and Excel required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing all full-time payroll and insurance for the Clerk’s Office and district offices.
• Resolving any personnel issues concerning an employee’s pay.
• Processing all vouchers in a timely manner for the Clerk’s Office.
• Setting up and monitoring obligations for district office employee pay.
• Attending seminars concerning payroll and insurance.
• Responding to inquiries concerning payroll, insurance, or benefits.
• Working cooperatively with office staff to complete general office duties.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Office of the Clerk is seeking an individual to fill the position of Payroll Officer. This position will be located in Springfield, Illinois.

Primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Processing all full-time payroll and insurance for the Clerk’s Office and the district offices;
• Resolving any personnel issues concerning an employee’s pay;
• Processing all vouchers in a timely manner for the Clerk’s Office;
• Setting up and monitoring obligations for district office employee pay;
• Attending seminars concerning payroll and insurance;
• Responding to inquiries concerning payroll, insurance, or benefits;
• Working cooperatively with office staff to complete general office duties; and
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent (some college preferred);
• Prior payroll experience preferred;
• Strong organizational skills to meet stringent deadlines;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary Range:

• $50,000 minimum; compensation based on experience and education;
• Health, dental, vision, prescription, behavioral health, and life insurance, for details visit:

https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/StateEmployee/Pages/StateInsuranceProgram.aspx

• Participation in State Employees’ Retirement System;
• Optional participation in health savings account and deferred compensation programs;
• Competitive vacation, sick, and personal time.

The Office of the Clerk of the Illinois House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, military discharge, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.