PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 2 - PAYROLL MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 51070

Position Title: Public Service Administrator, Opt. 2

Working Title: Payroll Manager
Closing Date: 11/06/2025
​Agency: Illinois State Police
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $9,500-$11,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Managerial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage

• THIS IS A NON-UNION POSITION (MERIT COMP)
• 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.

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.

Position Overview

This role serves as the manager of the Payroll and Timekeeping section within the Office of Human Resources, overseeing the accurate and efficient administration of operations. The position involves establishing, refining, and implementing procedures to ensure compliance with Agency and State-wide Policies and Procedures, Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining contracts as they apply to time and pay. As a full-line supervisor, the manager provides strategic leadership to a team of payroll and timekeeping professionals, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and conducting performance evaluations. This includes mentoring and developing staff to foster a high-performing and cohesive team. The role involves collaboration with internal divisions and the Labor office to address and resolve discrepancies or conflicts related to payroll transactions and timekeeping systems. The manager also serves as a key liaison to external auditors and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and compliance during reviews, inquiries, or audits.

About the Agency

​​The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Serves as manager of the Payroll and Timekeeping Unit for the Illinois State Police (ISP), establishing and implementing policies and procedures for the complete administrative process of the programs.
• Serves as a full-line supervisor, assigning and reviewing work of subordinate staff.
• Directs and conducts management studies of payroll procedures which affect the operation and flow of information with all parties.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies as reported by Central Management Services.
• Trains Division Payroll Coordinators.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonable 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, preferably with courses in finance or accounting.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience working in a payroll program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years of experience with a payroll system calculating overtime, back pay, differentials, allowances, and supplemental pay.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience interpreting and implementing polices, procedures, position descriptions, pay plans, and co