HCM Time & Attendance, Payroll, and Learning Lead (Senior Public Service Administrator, Option 1)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

6d•$11,000 - $11,667•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 Human Capital Management (HCM) – Time & Attendance, Payroll, and Learning Lead, overseeing HCM Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Learning Functional Experts and agency subject matter experts to design and optimize a comprehensive, statewide solution for assigned functional areas, taking a holistic approach to business processes. In this role, you will design and optimize a comprehensive, statewide solution for assigned functional areas taking a holistic approach to business processes for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT). In addition, you will oversee the design, implementation, and support of the integrated statewide solution for HCM, focusing on Time & Attendance, Payroll, and Learning functional areas, and staged configuration and implementation in state agencies and constitutional offices. This position serves as full line supervisor and as a member of the Executive ERP Program Team. 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 in Finance, Human Resources, Personnel Administration, or a directly related field.
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative Payroll or Time & Attendance management 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 professional experience implementing and managing Payroll or Time & Attendance business processes in a complex organization governed by multiple bargaining units, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Four (4) years of professional experience in a leadership or supervisory role overseeing multidisciplinary teams, including vendor resources and agency subject matter experts, responsible for ERP system implementation, support, or optimization.
Four (4) years of professional experience planning, configuring, or supporting a Human Capital Management system (SAP, Workday, Oracle HCM), including Time and Attendance, Payroll, or Learning Management modules.
Two (2) years of professional experience analyzing and aligning payroll systems and processes with financial systems for labor distribution, cost allocation, or journal postings.
Four (4) years of professional experience directing enterprise-level projects that span multiple agencies, departments, or business areas, with responsibility for establishing priorities, managing timelines, and coordinating deliverables.
Four (4) years of professional experience preparing and delivering persuasive, strategic and instructional presentations tailored to diverse audiences, including executives, stakeholders, and end-users, to support policy, process, or system decision-making.
One (1) year of professional experience designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise training or learning management solutions and processes.
Demonstrated ability to apply organizational and project management methodologies to balance competing priorities, ensure high-quality deliverables, and achieve enterprise-wide objectives.
Ability to build consensus and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, including executive sponsors, cross-functional teams, and vendor partners.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate complex technical or policy issues into clear, actionable guidance for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

Subject to management approval, serves as the Human Capital Management (HCM) Time & Attendance, Payroll, and Learning Lead, overseeing HCM Time & Attendance, Payroll, and Learning Functional Experts and agency subject matter experts (SME’s) to design and optimize a comprehensive, statewide solution for assigned functional areas, taking a holistic approach to business processes for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT).
Oversees the design, implementation, and support of the integrated statewide solution for HCM, focusing on Time & Attendance, Payroll, and Learning functional areas and staged configuration and implementation in state agencies and constitutional offices.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Serves as a member of the Executive ERP Program Team, participating in policy discussions to plan and coordinate short- and long-term goals and objectives of the ERP Program.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of 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