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County of DuPage, CO

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

County of DuPage, CO, Wheaton, Illinois, United States, 60189


Salary :

$70,000.00 - $72,000.00 Annually

Location :

Wheaton, IL

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Number:

24-00127

Department:

Human Resources Department

Opening Date:

11/14/2024

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Compensation and Benefits Specialist within the DuPage County Department of Human Resources.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.Coordinates and completes the bi-weekly payroll process for the CountyMaintains recordkeeping and payroll policiesPrepares and executes system required reportsCreates personnel/payroll data and tax records within the ERP systemRecords and balances payroll withholding taxesVerifies and maintains information concerning accrualsEnsures and maintains employee and elected official compensation from appropriate documentation (e.g. payroll documents, contracts and resolutions)Trains and instructs employees in proper payroll proceduresMaintains and updates annual tax forms related to payrollAdministers employee benefit plans and programsActs as a liaison with benefit providers and employeesCoordinates the annual open enrollment processMaintain up to date records of employee benefit informationParticipates in benefit orientation for new employeesImplements union contract provisions to ensure pay and benefits into the ERP systemReviews and verifies output of workUpdates or drafts County payroll and benefit policies for compliance with federal/state regulations, and reporting requirementsResolves payroll and benefit discrepanciesResolves benefit issues with billing and eligibilityResponds to inquiries and requests from County employee's regarding payroll and benefit information and processesCompiles, analyzes, and reconciles (e.g. financial and statistical data) and generates reportsPrepares verbal and written communications for a variety of benefit and payroll programsUpdates management staff on payroll and benefit related personnel and operational issues (e.g. payroll deadlines, open enrollment, changes to payroll/benefit procedures)Provides back up for all other payroll & benefit staff members

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCECompletion of an Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in administering compensation/payroll or benefits programs; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

A passing score on skills tests in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Payroll required.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.

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01

Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.

Master's Degree from an Accredited InstitutionBachelor's Degree from an Accredited InstitutionAssociate's Degree from an Accredited InstitutionSome college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited InstitutionHigh School Diploma or GEDNone of the above

02

If you possess a degree, in what field/ major is the degree? (If no degree, answer with N/A)

03

Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess relevant to payroll and benefits.

15+ years of relevant experience10-14 years of relevant experience7-9 years of relevant experience5-6 years of relevant experience3-4 years of relevant experience1-2 years of relevant experienceLess than 1 year of relevant experienceNone of the above

04

Do you have experience working with HR/Payroll Software?

Yes-Experienced using an in-house payroll software.Yes-Experience using an outsourced payroll software.No-Not experienced using any in-house or outsourced payroll software programs.

05

Please list the Human Resources, Payroll, and/or Benefits software and systems you have used and are proficient with and indicate the number of years of experience you have using the software or system. (If no software or system, answer with N/A)

06

Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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