COMPLIANCE OFFICER - Sangamon County

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•$5,127 - $7,135•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Officer assists the Compliance and Investigations Manager in the Fair Labor Standards (FLS) Division of the Illinois Department of Labor. FLS is responsible for assisting people recovering unpaid wages as required by the various laws enforced by the Department.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college with coursework in accounting, business mathematics or a related field.
Requires one year experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience with accounting or auditing methods, procedures, and techniques.
Two (2) years of experience with labor and employment policies or laws, such as minimum wage and overtime law, meal and rest break laws, child labor, and/or staffing agency regulation.
Two (2) years of experience with investigative and inspection methods, techniques, and practices.
One (1) year of experience writing investigative or analytical reports.

Responsibilities

Travels to employer work sites throughout the State, primarily in the Northern Region of the State.
Audits the records to establish information adequate to determine a dollar figure using straight salary rates, one and a half time rates, applicable commissions, meal allowances and gratuities.
Reviews additional records of employers to determine compliance with various labor laws enforced by the Department including, but not limited to, Child Labor, One Day Rest in Seven Act, Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act, Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants, Day and Temporary Labor Service Act, Private Employment Act, Nurse Agencies Licensing Act and Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Interviews employers and employees to determine the validity of records being audited and alleged complaints being filed, the status of employees as to coverage under the applicable laws and application of exemptions to employers and employees.
Utilizing a laptop computer, writes complete, accurate and documented inspection reports to be used in determining the need for possible court action.
Provides information and training to new field personnel and presentations to interested parties.
Discusses with school officials their duties and obligations under the Child Labor Laws and briefs them on the laws’ procedures and impact on minor workers.
Performs other duties as assigned which are within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)