Payroll Administrator

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County•Wheaton, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking a detail‑driven and collaborative Payroll Administrator to join our Finance and Human Resources teams located in Wheaton, IL. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical, accuracy‑focused work and takes pride in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. As the District's payroll subject matter expert, you'll play a key role in managing payroll processes, maintaining compliance, supporting staff with payroll‑related inquiries, and administering our payroll software system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 4–6 years of related payroll experience
Direct supervisory experience is preferred
Valid driver's license in good standing
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Strong analytical skills to perform numerical calculations and validate complex data
Ability to establish effective working relationships, work independently, and demonstrate professionalism at all times

Nice To Haves

Previous municipal payroll experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing bi-weekly and special payrolls using third party software, including salary audits and payroll deduction and accrual updates.
Reviews payroll reports, identifies and corrects discrepancies, and performs edits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Subject matter expert (SME) in administering the payroll software system.
Research, recommends, and implements solutions to system issues.
Manages iSolved employee login issues for HR and payroll.
Audits all payroll postings to the general ledger.
Partners with the Human Resources department to accurately process payroll changes, including mass salary increases and employment verifications.