PSC: PAYROLL & TIMEKEEPING TRANSACTION CONSULTANT

Job Requisition ID: 48273 
Closing Date: 07/16/2025
​Agency: Department of Employment Security
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $40.00 - $50.00 hourly - Anticipated Starting Salary
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon; Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is currently headquartered in Sangamon County, but may be headquartered in either Sangamon County or Cook County, dependent upon the selected candidate's current area of residence.

 

Please note: this should not be interpreted as a residency requirement for Cook or Sangamon counties.

 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

 

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. 

Position Overview

The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to support the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) in successfully transitioning from its legacy payroll and timekeeping systems to the state’s standardized Central Payroll System (CPS) and Central Time and Attendance System (CTAS)/eTime.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Payroll & Timekeeping Transition Consultant providing subject matter expertise in payroll and timekeeping system migration for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
• Support the transfer of historical payroll and timekeeping data from the agency’s legacy systems into the Central Payroll System (CPS), Central Time and Attendance System (CTAS) and web-based eTime. 
• Perform hands-on data entry and system configuration by directly inputting information into CPS/CTAS mainframe screens and web-based eTime application, compiling and validating load files and testing and reviewing the data once loaded to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in development of policies, procedures, training materials, and job aids relative to the new systems and related processes. 
• Develop and tailor training materials and job aids for different user groups, including but not limited to agency staff, managers, timekeepers, and internal processes within Human Resources Division, Accounting Division, Payroll Unit and Office of the Budget. 
• Provide support and assistance to IDES staff after go-live of the new systems. 
• Enter data to process payroll transactions, answer questions, troubleshoot issues, assist HR and/or Payroll addressing questions from staff and managers and offer guidance and advice to ensure ongoing operations are sustainable.
• Develop and test a new tool and process to capture and report time worked by grant program (previously called budget activity and function codes).
• Participate in user testing of the new systems and processes. 
• Identify errors areas of confusion and potential solutions to improve the systems’ functionality and user experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

•   It is a requirement of this position that you possess the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college.
•    It is a requirement of this position that you possess two (2) years of experience using Central Time and Attendance System (CTAS)/eTime or Central Payroll System (CPS) or a similar payroll or timekeeping system within the last five (5) years. Experience must be in a staff capacity, not solely as a