Human Resources/Payroll Specialist | Downers Grove Park District

Position Summary: The full-time Human Resources/Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administrative support of Human Resources and Payroll functions. Responsibilities revolve around recruitment, benefits administration, and compiling payroll information to processing payroll and HR/payroll data management.

 Salary: $50,000 depending on qualifications. Schedule is generally Monday through Friday with occasional evening or weekend work required for special events or meetings.

 Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports managers with recruiting including job posting, pre-employment screening, orientation, onboarding and separations and creating and managing personnel files.
• Participates in job fairs and recruiting events.
• Supports administration of the HR software system.
• Collects and accurately enters payroll related data necessary to process bi-weekly payroll, incorporating deductions necessary to process and meet deadlines.  
• Maintain and manage HR and payroll documentation in accordance with the State’s Records Retention policy.
• Thorough input into HRIS for employee pay and job changes, new hires, terminations, leave of absences, and other employee transactions.
• Prepare annual audit documents as they relate to accrued payroll and compensated absences.
• Benefits support including preparing the annual employee benefit statement and open enrollment.
• Processes worker’s compensation and unemployment claims and assists in leave of absence including FMLA, preparing documents and notifications, and OSHA logs.
• Develops reports and filings for IMRF, ACA, union, and various stakeholders.
• Assists HR and Finance with projects including compensation and government surveys.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees through coaching.
• Makes recommendations to gain efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned; job duties may be modified at any time.

  Requirements

•  HS Diploma, PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year in payroll and HR, experience in ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Requires proven analytical skills in interpreting data to ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
• Able to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals across the District.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including excel.

 The Downers Grove Park District is an EOE.