FIELD PAYROLL AUDITOR - Chicago Illinois

Company: City of Chicago
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/10/2025

FIELD PAYROLL AUDITOR Job Number: 405670 Description BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FIELD PAYROLL AUDITOR

OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Payroll Division


Number of Vacancies: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $60,744.00*


*NOTE: This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for the grade V-12 schedule is $60,744.00 - $102,300.00. New hires will start at the first step of $60,744.00 annually. The starting salary is non-negotiable.

This position is open to current LABORERS UNION BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA - LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54) are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm Central time on 01/14/2025.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

Under general supervision, audits and processes payrolls for field staff, and conducts field visits to audit timekeeping and payroll practices; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
* Audits Chicago Fire Department Telestaff scheduling data and confirms that it transfers to the Chicago Time and Attendance (CATA) system
* Audits Emergency Medical Services' FLSA overtime
* Reviews and processes settlement agreements and arbitration awards
* Receives and audits timerolls submitted from field offices to determine validity and accuracy of time recorded
* Resolves discrepancies on timerolls and authorizes payment
* Conducts field visits to review timekeeping practices
* Instructs field staff on proper timekeeping procedures
* Prepares and codes dummy payrolls and submits for processing
* Keeps field staff apprised of overtime pay policies for union employees
* Maintains records of payroll deductions, employee benefits, insurance, accrued leave, and personal information
* Receives, reviews pay checks for accuracy, and sorts pay checks for distribution to appropriate field locations
* Responds to employee inquiries regarding pay scales and overtime policies
* Prepares personnel expense reports
* Prepares quarterly reports

Additional duties may be required for this position.



LOCATION: Office of Public Safety Administration
DIVISION: Payroll
ADDRESS: 3510 S Michigan Ave
DAYS: Monday through Friday
HOURS: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm


THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of timekeeping and payroll preparation experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.


NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts will be required at the time of interview, if applicable.


SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview, which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.


City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor Job Posting: Dec 11, 2024, 6:00:00 AM - Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jan 15, 2025, 5:59:00 AMBU: 54 - Salary: $60,744.00 Pay Basis:Yearly More...

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