Projects Manager

City of Springfield IL • Springfield, IL

2d • $65,584 - $89,946 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for a Projects Manager position within the Office of Budget and Management, specifically in the Budget & Management Division. This role is based at 300 S 7TH ST, SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701. The position is non-union and the final date to apply is 5/19/2026. The starting salary ranges from $65,583.58 to $89,945.76.

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

• Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.
• 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.
• On an ongoing basis, 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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Free Health Clinic
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 14 paid holidays
• 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
• 12 paid sick days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level