Public Sector Payroll Specialist — Compliance & Systems

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional organization membership

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation options

Job summary

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County in Wheaton, IL seeks a detail-driven Payroll Administrator to join our Finance and Human Resources teams. You will serve as the payroll SME, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time and supporting payroll inquiries.

This role processes bi-weekly and special payrolls with third-party software, audits payroll, and ensures compliance, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 4–6 years of related payroll experience.
• Municipal payroll experience is highly preferred.
• Direct supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and special payrolls using third‑party software, including salary audits and payroll deduction and accrual updates.
• Serve as payroll software SME; research, recommend and implement system solutions; manage iSolved login issues.
• Audit payroll postings to the general ledger.
• Collaborate with HR to process payroll changes and verifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County in Wheaton, IL seeks a detail-driven Payroll Administrator to join our Finance and Human Resources teams. You will serve as the payroll SME, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time and supporting payroll inquiries.

This role processes bi-weekly and special payrolls with third-party software, audits payroll, and ensures compliance, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.