OFFICE SPECIALIST - PAYROLL PROCESSING ASSISTANT

at Department of Children and Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Payroll Processing Assistant. Under general direction, this position will perform complex, specialized paraprofessional functions to assist in the coordination and monitoring of Payroll operations, utilizing originality and technical knowledge and understanding of the Department’s statewide Payroll process. The position will serve as liaison with Department employees and the Comptroller’s Office regarding questions and issues regarding employee compensation, responding to inquiries and explaining rules, regulations, and procedures to Department staff. This position will monitor assigned electronic mailboxes for Payroll and Timekeeping to ensure questions and issues are addressed and will perform Payroll transactions on the electronic system. The position will also make decisions concerning unique situations based upon guidelines or previous decisions of management. Finally, the position will answer phones, receive and distribute mail, and develop database or spreadsheet reports. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s Payroll operations. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. Essential Functions Serves as Payroll Processing Assistant Answers and refers telephone callers to appropriate entity or unit staff< To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account