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# ERP Functional Expert - Payroll (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 1)

- **Company:** State of Illinois
- **Location:** Springfield, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,004.0 - $132,996.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Integrity, Operational Systems
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=171f3b92232f1298

## About the Role

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in business or public administration.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative Payroll experience in a complex organization with employees governed by multiple regulations and bargaining contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
Four (4) years of professional payroll work, including coordinating payroll activities across state agencies or constitutional offices.
Four (4) years of professional experience in payroll administration principles and practices to business processes, programs, service objectives, activities or operational systems, including reviewing functional requirements and verifying alignment with policy objectives during ERP design, implementation, or steady-state operations.
Four (4) years of professional experience managing payroll functions for a multi-faceted, diverse workforce, including developing or maintaining payroll reports and resolving payroll-related data integrity issues within an enterprise environment.
Three (3) years of professional experience designing and implementing a new or major change to a payroll system of record, including approving system changes, directing subject matter experts (SMEs), and evaluating new standardized business processes during ERP implementation.
Three (3) years of professional experience with payroll financial requirements, including assessing policy impacts, supporting statewide payroll operations, and verifying accurate payroll processing across agencies or constitutional offices.
Three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing multi-jurisdictional payroll policies and procedures, including coordinating with program leadership and directing staff to maintain statewide compliance during and after ERP implementation.
Three (3) years of professional experience with anticipated and delayed payroll processing, including resolving payroll-related conflicts, addressing data integrity issues, and maintaining statewide payroll operations.
Professional Human Resources Certification(s) in one or more of the following: Society for Human Resources Management- Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), IPMA-HR Certified Professional (IPMA-CP), or other similarly related certification(s).
Ability to analyze complex HR and payroll-related problems, evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective courses of action to resolve employee services or compliance issues.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, subject matter experts (SMEs), managers, executives, and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration in resolving sensitive HR issues and supporting People Operations team members.
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 the 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 the performance of duties.
Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, and any other required equipment or devices.
Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.

## Description

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.

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., 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 the Functional Expert in Payroll for DoIT overseeing the lifecycle of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Human Capital Management (HCM) Talent Management Program, starting with design, implementation and transitioning to the operational steady state organization. In this role, you will plan, develop, and implement multi-jurisdictional payroll policies and procedures for the payroll area of the Program, both during and post implementation. Additionally, you will work in concert with Program leadership to coordinate and control the implementation and support of the payroll module within the Program, including assuming expert role regarding payroll in permanent organizational, Subject to management approval, serves as the ERP Functional Expert - Payroll for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), overseeing the lifecycle of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Human Capital Management (HCM) Talent Management Program, starting with design, implementation and transitioning to the operational steady state organization.
Works in concert with Program leadership to coordinate and control the implementation and support of the payroll module within the Program, including assuming expert role regarding payroll in permanent organizational structure that oversees the Program cost implementation.
Assumes functional expert role for payroll during implementation and in the operational steady state organization, including participating with the Program team during implementation and production support.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above., Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.
The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description., Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Innovation and Technology's discretion.

Statement of Economic Interests:
This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.


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