SALARY ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)
Springfield, IL, US, 62764
Agency : Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager IV
Closing Date/Time: 10/15/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters
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.
Posting Identification Number 41876 - IPR#47645
Position Overview
This position is accountable for the salary administration for the department. The incumbent administers all applicable pay plans and bargaining unit agreements for various departmental employee groups to ensure employees receive the proper compensation. This includes performing mathematical calculations to determine salary offers for selected candidates. In addition, this position serves as a liaison with the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) in regard to various employment programs and conducts special studies.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the contact for all inquiries relating to compensation and provides determinations on all salary computations.
- Ensures that annual step increases, special salary increases, and promotional increases are implemented in accordance with the appropriate pay plan provisions and processes all special salary requests through CMS for the department’s code employees.
- Coordinates the implementation of the applicable salary increases required by bargaining unit agreements. Prepares historical documentation for reference.
- Provides accurate research which contributes to the preparation of sound recommendations for developing and revising the Technical Pay Plan.
- Serves as liaison with CMS in requesting increases for various temporary employment programs.
- Conducts and/or responds to internal and/or external salary surveys as well as conducts special studies as directed.
- Reviews temporary/job/interim assignment paperwork for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policy; obtains all necessary approvals; and maintains a repository of the request forms.
- Coordinates the implementation and administration of the technical performance evaluation program.
- Assists the Organizational Analysis and Compensation Section in the completion of overflow, backlog, and special project workloads. Serves as a backup for Organizational Analysis and Compensation Section functions in the absence of assigned staff, as needed.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in human resources, organizational management, statistics, or business administration, plus two years of experience performing salary calculations, determining salary offers, administering a salary program, interpreting policy or bargaining unit agreements, or a combination thereof OR Eight years of experience performing salary calculations, determining salary offers, administering a salary program, interpreting policy or bargaining unit agreements, or a combination thereof.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of organizational concepts.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations that are sometimes complex in nature.
- Ability to coordinate group projects and ability to interact with staff in a professional and confidential manner in order to maintain harmonious relationships.
- Detail oriented with precision to accuracy.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and SharePoint software.
- Ability to create complex spreadsheets to manage information.
- Ability to organize and handle multiple functions in a fast-paced environment within given time constraints.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Salary Administration Manager.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas.
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001
Office: Office of Finance & Administration/Bureau of Personnel Management
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Job Family: Transportation ; Employee Services; Office & Administrative Support; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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