Payroll Manager (Public Service Administrator Option 1)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 53175
Posting Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: 02/18/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $8,281-$9,100/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: MG063 Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as serves as the Payroll Manager for DoIT organizing, planning, executing, controlling and evaluating all payroll functions for the department. In this role you will develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for DoIT payroll operations as well as reviews and evaluates payroll procedures to ensure all records are processed and maintained in accordance with statutory and state regulations and policies. In addition, you will supervise a team of payroll staff engaged in the preparation, computation and processing of the departments bi-monthly payroll. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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
- Under administrative direction, serves as the Payroll Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) organizing, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating all payroll functions for the department including the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures for DoIT payroll operations.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Conducts special projects and studies with respect to employee payroll information, agency staffing, and budget/headcount, including preparing or directing the preparation of payroll related reports.
- Confers with DoIT managers, the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC), State Employees Retirement System (SERS), DoIT People Operations (HR), legislative staff, and agency employees, including responding to inquires related to payroll processes.
- Attends and participates in internal and external meetings regarding payroll and other confidential and sensitive and/or related People Operations (human resources) matters.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in State of Illinois payroll processing by continued education by attending online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and maintain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
- 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 the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in accounting, business/public administration, or finance or budgeting in a public or business organization.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private business payroll organization.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience supervising a team of professionals in a large public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
• Three (3) years of professional experience in payroll processing, including organizing, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating payroll functions, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of payroll policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with statutory and state regulations.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with payroll and timekeeping applications/systems to include (Central Time & Attendance System (CTAS), eTIME, ePASS, Comptroller Central Payroll System, or SAP Success Factors Payroll System) or similar applications/systems, including utilizing these systems to process payroll, maintain accurate records, and resolve discrepancies.
• Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing the State of Illinois Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, and Pay Plan, or similar regulations, including interpreting and applying these regulations in payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Three (3) years of professional experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and departmental/business payroll policies, procedures, and processes, including providing guidance to staff and management.
• Extensive experience preparing payroll-related reports, composing confidential or sensitive correspondence, responding to audit requests and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex administrative or payroll-related challenges, identify root causes, and implement strategic result-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, managers, and executives, fostering collaboration in resolving sensitive administrative issues and supporting subordinate team members or project staff.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills to convey complex payroll policies, compliance requirements, and procedures clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders including executives, managers, staff, and external auditors.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet mandated deadlines, and prioritize urgent compliance or payroll issues in a fast-paced environment.
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work outside normal hours to meet deadlines.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry-related topics relevant to job duties
- Requires the ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 10 pounds which is defined as light work by the US Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a-e)).
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 120 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Lorna Bock
Email: Lorna.A.Bock@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
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