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PAYROLL SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Date:  Jul 18, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704-4462

Job Requisition ID:  48469

Job Requisition ID: 48469
Opening Date: 07/18/25
Closing Date: 08/01/2025
​Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $6,589-$9,541/month, anticipated starting salary is $6,589/month; CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

 

Position Marketing Statement: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to serve as a Payroll Specialist. This position is responsible for performing critical payroll functions for the agency by processing various payroll transactions and providing professional assistance to both HR staff and IEMA-OHS managers. This position will also be tasked with handling confidential information relating to payroll issues and inquiries in an appropriate, professional manner. The ideal candidate for this position will showcase exemplary time management skills and will have experience adhering to payroll-related rules and procedures. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven workforce, we invite you to apply for the Human Resources Specialist position with IEMA-OHS!

 

About the Agency Statement:  Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

 

Essential Functions

  • Serves as Payroll Coordinator, providing technical support regarding statewide policies and procedures for payroll operations. 
  • Under general direction, serves in journey level professional capacity performing complex, specialized professional duties relating to transactions, benefits, and timekeeping functions for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). 
  • Compiles and directs the preparation of reports. 
  • Conducts periodic audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance. 
  • Serves as the backup coordinator for timekeeping and benefits as required.  
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
  • Requires two (2) years of professional human resources experience.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires one (1) year of professional payroll experience for a state, federal, or private entity. 
  • Requires one (1) year of experience working with state or federal statutes and administrative rules related to personnel transactions, employer and employee responsibilities and rights, bargaining unit classifications and corresponding pay plans, collective bargaining contracts and guidelines derived therefrom.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year of professional payroll experience for a state, federal, or private entity. 
  • One (1) year of experience working with state or federal statutes and administrative rules related to personnel transactions, employer and employee responsibilities and rights, bargaining unit classifications and corresponding pay plans, collective bargaining contracts and guidelines derived therefrom.
  • One (1) year of professional experience independently processing payroll transactions. 
  • One (1) year of professional experience working in a state or federal government office. 
  • One (1) year of professional experience handling confidential information in an appropriate, professional manner.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police. 
  • Requires the ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cellphone, laptop, etc.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p
Work Location: 1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-4462
Agency Contact: EMA.JOBS@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Payroll Only Posting Group; Leadership & Management

 

This position [DOES] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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