Functional Expert - Time & Attendance (Senior Public Service Administrator, Option 1)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

5d•$125,000 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 for the Time & Attendance functionality for Human Resources (HR) modules managed by the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Human Capital Management (HCM) Program, operating as the lead authority on all Time & Attendance functional issues including design, transition, and maintenance of the Time & Attendance functionality. As a member of the program team, actively participates in policy staff meetings involving the formulation, development and implementation of procedures and the development of new or modification of existing legislation to further refine or enhance statewide business processes. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team! As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:• 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)• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx 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.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in business administration, public administration, human resources, or a directly related field.
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, including administrative time and attendance work experience in a complex organization with employees governed by multiple regulations and bargaining contracts.
Requires three (3) years of professional supervisory experience in a large organization.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of administrative time & attendance work experience in a complex organization with employees governed by multiple regulations and bargaining contracts.
Four (4) years of experience in time and attendance management of principles and practices, specifically regarding business processes, programs, service objectives, activities, or operational systems for a multi-faceted, diverse workforce, including interpreting and applying statutory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and agency-specific work rules.
Two (2) years of experience designing and implementing a new or major change to a time and attendance system of record.
Three (3) years of experience developing and implementing multi-jurisdictional time and attendance management policies and procedures within an enterprise Time & Attendance or ERP HCM environment.
Two (2) years of professional experience in leading cross-functional teams, including vendor staff, and agency subject matter experience to evaluate and analyze functional requirements, ensuring alignment with policy objectives while actively contributing to long-term strategic planning and goal setting for ERP HCM programs, including participation across the ERP lifecycle such as design, implementation, and post-go-live stabilization.
Four (4) years of experience preparing and delivering persuasive and informative presentations to small and large audiences ranging from front line staff to executive stakeholders.
Two (2) years of professional experience successfully managing vendor relationships, including coordinating deliverables, resolving conflicts, and ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
Ability to analyze system modifications and recommend program enhancements specifically related to Time & Attendance functions within an ERP system.
Ability to coordinate the activities of work associates to achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

Subject to management approval, serves as the Functional Expert for the Time & Attendance functionality for Human Resources (HR) modules managed by the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Human Capital Management (HCM) Program, operating as the lead authority on all Time & Attendance functional issues including design, transition, and maintenance of the Time & Attendance functionality, for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT).
Works in concert with ERP Program leadership to coordinate and control the implementation and support of the time and attendance functionalities within the ERP Program.
Serves in a functional expert role for Time & Attendance during implementation and in the operational steady state organization.
Performs all other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably 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)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility