Senior Government Payroll Specialist

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Office of the Controller. You will review payroll data, ensure accurate payments, and support the payroll team with data validation, corrections, and process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years of payroll experience, exposure to ERP payroll tools (PeopleSoft/Oracle/Kronos), and a strong customer-service mindset in a large government-like setting. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of related professional work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll experience.
• Experience using ERP payroll applications and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Review timesheets and attendance records for accuracy, making corrections as necessary
• Review compensation-related data including wages, retroactive payments, bonuses, and benefits
• Assist the payroll team in reviewing payroll transactions and running and/or reviewing related exception reports to ensure anomalies are researched, explained, and/or resolved
• Assist with researching and resolving pension and benefit-related issues
• Assist with audits of payroll procedures and records
• Assist with making improvements to business processes and systems
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Payroll processes

Regulatory compliance

Data validation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Planning & organizing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Kronos Timekeeping

ERP payroll application

CRM systems

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Office of the Controller. You will review payroll data, ensure accurate payments, and support the payroll team with data validation, corrections, and process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years of payroll experience, exposure to ERP payroll tools (PeopleSoft/Oracle/Kronos), and a strong customer-service mindset in a large government-like setting. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position in Chicago.