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Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Cook County
- Richard J. Daley Center
- Five (5) Municipal Courthouses
- Juvenile Center
- Expedited Child Support
- Domestic Violence Court
- Branch Courts
- Mental Health Courts
- 26th & California
Payroll Analyst
Job Summary
The Payroll Analyst is a full-time, Shakman Non-Exempt Position, reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Payroll. The Payroll Analyst maintains payroll control records and other payroll-related duties. The Payroll Analyst is accountable for work products of all projects assigned and handles all clients with respect and courtesy when performing his/her job duties.
Essential Job Duties
Processes employee compensation related transactions - new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers, and exits.
Updates system for employee data changes (i.e., change of address, name changes, etc.).
Prepares payroll system data including pension, disability, union opt-out, and bi-lingual pay.
Conducts Income Verifications for employees.
Verifies lost wages for employees for Deferred Compensation Benefits.
Verifies and process employee step/anniversary compensation increases.
Adjusts compensation errors and complaints timely.
Calculates and submits interim payroll payment transactions.
Maintains payroll records and files.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. (Must be presented before scheduled interview.)
One (1) year of full-time experience in payroll, compensation, or related field.
OR
High School Diploma or GED. (Must be presented before scheduled interview.)
Three (3) years of full-time experience in payroll, compensation, or related field.
Education/Certifications Requirements
Candidates who are contacted for an interview will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being notified, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee) that they have been provisionally placed on the Interview List. Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.
Degrees awarded outside of the United States except for those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
Preferred Qualifications
- Current employee of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
- One (1) year of full-time experience in payroll, compensation, or related field in a government agency.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Excellent organization and planning skills.
Ability to follow directions, multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with the general public, attorneys, employees and other court personnel.
Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work with a team and/or independently.
Ability to make clear presentations and facilitate meetings.
Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
Computer literacy with skill and efficiency in entering and retrieving data and preparing informative reports.
Knowledge of MS Office operations including Word and Excel.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, walk or move for extended periods of time.
Ability to repetitively use hands to operate standard office equipment and handle documents.
Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
Veterans Preference
When applying for employment with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
1. MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
2. IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN BY CHECKING "YES" UNDER VETERAN STATUS ON THE DIVERSITY/SELF IDENTIFICATION PAGE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
3. UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214's, 215's, OR NGB 22's, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 9/11) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 9/11).
The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov for additional information.
Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:
http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
Important Information:
1. You must include all work experience in your application for it to be considered. Work experience included in your resume and not in your application will not be considered.
2. Proof of education, accreditation, certification, licenses, or other documents required under Minimum or Preferred Qualifications must be presented before the time of a scheduled interview. Failure to provide proof of education, accreditation, certification, licenses, or other documents required, will result in disqualification of your application and interview. Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by a foreign credential evaluation agency qualified by the Illinois State Board of Education (currently approved agencies can be found here). All documents will be reviewed for authenticity.
3. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
4. This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
5. Falsification of any information in the application process or failure to comply with any of the requirements in the job notification will result in disqualification for the position, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the Clerk's Office's Ineligible for Hire/Rehire List.
6. The Clerk of the Circuit Court does not hire for Non-Exempt positions based on Political Reasons or Factors.
7. For more information on how to apply, please visit https://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/employment and follow the link to fill out an application.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
