Statewide Payroll, Timekeeping & Leaves Expert

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) seeks a Statewide Payroll, Timekeeping, and Leaves Advisor to ensure accurate, compliant workforce administration across state agencies. You will develop resources, deliver trainings, and provide expert guidance where needed.

This role emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and improving systems, with a focus on statewide policy and operational consistency. Hybrid work arrangements may apply where available.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of college.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in payroll, timekeeping, and leaves for a public or business organization.
• Prefers experience implementing payroll, timekeeping, and leaves processes in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as statewide expert and trusted partner for payroll, timekeeping, and leaves processes.
• Develop statewide resource guides and deliver trainings to diverse audiences.
• Provide guidance to agencies and staff to improve payroll and HR processes.

Skills

Payroll

Timekeeping

Leaves administration

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Timekeeping module

Payroll module

Job description

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) seeks a Statewide Payroll, Timekeeping, and Leaves Advisor to ensure accurate, compliant workforce administration across state agencies. You will develop resources, deliver trainings, and provide expert guidance where needed.

This role emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and improving systems, with a focus on statewide policy and operational consistency. Hybrid work arrangements may apply where available.