PAYROLL COORDINATOR -CCHHS

Cook County•Chicago, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Senior Payroll Manager-CCHHS, the Payroll Coordinator serves as a payroll processing liaison within a defined division of the Cook County Health (CCH). Ensures payroll process is in compliance with Cook County and CCH policies and procedures as well as collective bargaining agreements; ensures departmental compliance with same.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting or Management from an accredited institution (must provide proof at the time of interview)
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll processing and automated time entry, required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel and Word, required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with collective bargaining agreements, preferred.
Experience with Scheduling System, preferred.
Proficient use of payroll processing modules, preferred.

Responsibilities

Enters data into payroll system ensuring total timesheet amount recorded corresponds with balance contained in the payroll system
Substantiates various codes, rules, tables and sick/vacation accruals in Time & Attendance System.
Reconciles payroll system generated reports with operating unit reports by contacting units, researching bases for discrepancies, taking appropriate action to ensure that employees are paid correctly.
Ensures data integrity throughout the payroll process, from swipe transaction though balancing payroll.
Performs recordkeeping functions relative to payroll reporting. Verifies payroll information, process transactions and required information for submission in the payroll system.
Collaborates with Cook County Government Payroll Division and Human Resources department to assure compliance and adherence to established policies as needed.
Maintains current knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements and Department of Labor policies.
Keeps abreast of relevant regulations and payroll procedures as they impact specific work areas and/or personnel; responds to internal and external payroll inquiries, resolving problems in a timely manner; provide instruction and advice to personnel concerning the installation and maintenance of approved personnel.
Creates various management reports using Excel and Word.
Protects and secures highly confidential data throughout the course of duties
Performs other duties as assigned.