Payroll Manager

City of Springfield IL•Springfield, IL

37d•$65,584 - $89,946•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for a Payroll Manager within the Office of Budget and Management. This role is responsible for overseeing the payroll department, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, and managing a team of payroll employees. The position requires a strong understanding of payroll applications, tax regulations, and benefit plans.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college and three years of payroll management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Thorough knowledge of payroll applications and databases.
Thorough knowledge of flexible spending benefit systems.
Thorough knowledge of IRS, IMRF, state tax, and workers’ compensation regulations.
Thorough knowledge of applicable ordinances related to payroll processing.
Thorough knowledge of union contracts.
Ability to work with angry or irate employees.

Nice To Haves

Full-time city residency is preferred for employment.
Current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position to be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of the payroll department, including supervision of all payroll employees.
Certify weekly payroll processing, including time-to-gross, gross-to-net, workers’ compensation, and flexible spending payments.
Process supplemental payrolls to resolve issues impacting IRS compliance and employee pay.
Train staff and City departmental timekeepers of all payroll-related requirements in association with Chapter 36, union contracts, payroll processing, and the flexible spending benefit plan.
Prepare and monitor tax reports, including IRS 941 and 5500.
Ensure compliance with federal and state tax requirements, including accurate preparation, calculation, and distribution of W-2s.