What are the responsibilities and job description for the CENTRAL PAYROLL PROCESSOR II (COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE) - SEIU 73 position at Cook County Government?
Cook County Offices
Under The President
Administrative Hearings
Auditor
Bureau of Administration
Bureau of Economic Development
Bureau of Finance
Bureau of Human Resources
Bureau of Technology
Facilities
Office of the President
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor/Assistant Payroll Supervisor, performs a variety of payroll functions including reviewing and reconciling timesheet and payroll reports from the respective County Departments. Enters payroll data into the enterprise resource planning system (ERP). Ensures balances are accurate in the ERP. Process the bi-weekly payroll for assigned payroll groups. Verify the calculation of settlements and CBA agreements for the assigned payroll group. Calculates Military leave pay for employees serving in the Armed Forces. Assists with the payroll costing journal process, the payroll tax process, yearend process and the maintaining of payroll policies and procedures, perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, 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:
VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
Candidates who are contacted 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 extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
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.
The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.
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The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.
Job Posting
Mar 19, 2025, 12:20:02 PM
Organization
Offices Under the President
Work Locations
Cook County Administration 161 N. Clark St.
Under The President
Administrative Hearings
Auditor
Bureau of Administration
Bureau of Economic Development
Bureau of Finance
Bureau of Human Resources
Bureau of Technology
Facilities
Office of the President
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor/Assistant Payroll Supervisor, performs a variety of payroll functions including reviewing and reconciling timesheet and payroll reports from the respective County Departments. Enters payroll data into the enterprise resource planning system (ERP). Ensures balances are accurate in the ERP. Process the bi-weekly payroll for assigned payroll groups. Verify the calculation of settlements and CBA agreements for the assigned payroll group. Calculates Military leave pay for employees serving in the Armed Forces. Assists with the payroll costing journal process, the payroll tax process, yearend process and the maintaining of payroll policies and procedures, perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics
- Skill in the application of sound mathematic principles and basic bookkeeping methods relative to maintaining important financial or statistical records and preparing or approving expenditures, payrolls, purchases of considerable cost.
- Ability to proof; verify; edit; transcribe and cross reference complex data.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.
- Ability to follow-up on unresolved business in a thorough and timely manner.
- Ability to make sound decisions and carry out program affecting own work and work of others either for constant or changing work situations.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in written formats.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Skill in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate SUPPLEMENTED WITH six
- years' full-time payroll work experience is required.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree supplemented by four
- years full-time paid payroll work experience is required.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree SUPPLEMENTED WITH two (2) years' full-time payroll work experience is required.
- One (1) year experience utilizing an ERP system.
- One (1) year experience utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel.
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, 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:
- MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
- IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
- ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, 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 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
Candidates who are contacted 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 extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
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.
- 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 the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
- This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.
Social Media Disclaimer
The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.
Job Posting
Mar 19, 2025, 12:20:02 PM
Organization
Offices Under the President
Work Locations
Cook County Administration 161 N. Clark St.
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