PERSONNEL TIMEKEEPING COORDINATOR

Job Requisition ID: 53229 
Closing Date: 03/23/2026
​Agency: Department of Employment Security
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,637 monthly; Full range $5,637 - $8,026 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

 

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.

 

 

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

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Personnel Timekeeping Coordinator. Responsibilities include performing duties relating to employee timekeeping administration, such as monitoring and maintaining employee timekeeping data, reviewing timekeeping entries for accuracy, and resolving issues. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong knowledge of the Personnel Code and Rules, Pay Plan and collective bargaining agreements and is dedicated to ensuring compliance with federal regulations as pertains to human resources. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience reviewing, analyzing and correcting employee timekeeping records, utilizing Central Time & Attendance System (CTAS) and eTIME, and interpreting and explaining State of Illinois timekeeping rules, regulations, policies and procedures. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers. 

Essential Functions

• Under direction, serves as a Personnel Timekeeping Coordinator for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
• Serves as a Timekeeping Coordinator
• Monitors and reviews timekeeping records, reports, files and related personnel transactions to resolve and prevent timekeeping discrepancies
• Serves as a liaison and provides guidance and assistance to agency employees, including but not limited to other Human Resources (HR) staff and other interested parties regarding timekeeping and other HR related programs and services
• Prepares, maintains and stores a variety of timekeeping records, reports and other human resources logs, records and files
• Keeps abreast of any changes related to human resources program policies and procedures, including but not limited to changes to timekeeping and related personnel and/or payment transactions
• 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 completio