Wheaton, IL – Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Salary: $70,000.00 – $72,000.00 Annually

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

Department: Human Resources Department

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

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The 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 County
• Maintains recordkeeping and payroll policies
• Prepares and executes system required reports
• Creates personnel/payroll data and tax records within the ERP system
• Records and balances payroll withholding taxes
• Verifies and maintains information concerning accruals
• Ensures and maintains employee and elected official compensation from appropriate documentation (e.g. payroll documents, contracts and resolutions)
• Trains and instructs employees in proper payroll procedures
• Maintains and updates annual tax forms related to payroll
• Administers  employee benefit plans and programs
• Acts as a liaison with benefit providers and employees
• Coordinates the annual open enrollment process
• Maintain up to date records of employee benefit information
• Participates in benefit orientation for new employees
• Implements union contract provisions to ensure pay and benefits into the ERP system
• Reviews and verifies output of work
• Updates or drafts County payroll and benefit policies for compliance with federal/state regulations, and reporting requirements
• Resolves payroll and benefit discrepancies
• Resolves benefit issues with billing and eligibility
• Responds to inquiries and requests from County employee’s regarding payroll and benefit information and processes
• Compiles, analyzes, and reconciles (e.g. financial and statistical data) and generates reports
• Prepares verbal and written communications for a variety of benefit and payroll programs
• Updates 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

• Completion of an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience in administering compensation/payroll or benefits programs

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

A pre-employment background check is required.