Statewide Payroll, Timekeeping, and Leaves Advisor (PSA, OPT 1)

Job Requisition ID: 59221 
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Agency: Department of Central Management Services
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: $8,750 - $9,167/monthly anticipated
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62706
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Bolton

Contact Email: View email address on us.fitly.work

Contact Phone: View phone number on us.fitly.work

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application .

Please attach a  DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Posting ID# 59221

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Summary

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as the Statewide Payroll, Timekeeping, and Leaves Advisor. In this highly impactful position, you will serve as the statewide expert and trusted partner for agencies navigating complex payroll, timekeeping, and leaves processes and will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, consistent, and compliant workforce administration across state agencies. The ideal candidate will be a detail‑oriented, collaborative professional who thrives on problem‑solving, supporting others, and improving systems. You will develop and maintain statewide resource guides, deliver training to diverse audiences, and provide expert guidance where needed. This is a unique opportunity to influence statewide policy, strengthen operational consistency, and ensure agencies and staff have the guidance and resources needed. If you have experience in payroll, timekeeping, leaves administration, and enjoy partnering with agencies to create clarity and improve processes, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference at a statewide level. Join us and help shape efficient, equitable, and dependable workforce practices for the State of Illinois.

State of Illinois Benefits

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link:

Position Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Personnel Integrity, serves as Statewide Payroll, Timekeeping, & Leaves Advisor, providing support and guidance on payroll, timekeeping, and leaves matters for agencies under CMS jurisdiction.
• In collaboration with statewide functional areas, develops, monitors, and implements resources materials to guide state agencies in effective execution of payroll, timekeeping, and leaves processes.
• Provides regular, ongoing training to state agency staff in foundational and advanced topics on payroll, timekeeping, and leaves.
• As needed, reviews and advises on legislative, legal, and other related proposals with impact on payroll, timekeeping, and leaves.
• Reviews the Bureau of Personnel’s Personnel Workbench to provide updated timely content related to policies and procedures for all functional areas.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in payroll, timekeeping, and leaves for a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers four (4) years of professional experience implementing and monitoring Payroll processes in a public or business organization governed by multiple collective bargaining agreements, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Prefers four (4) years of professional experience implementing and monitoring Timekeeping processes in a a public business organization governed by multiple collective bargaining agreements, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Prefers four (4) years of professional experience implementing and monitoring Leaves (FMLA, Maternity/Paternity, General Leaves, Worker's Compensation, etc.) processes in a public or business organization governed by multiple collective bargaining agreements, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience creating and distributing procedure manuals for timekeeping, payroll, and/or leaves processes.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience designing and delivering training to diverse audiences on payroll, timekeeping, or leaves processes.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience serving as liaison and main point of contact for payroll, timekeeping, and leaves for a public or business organization of 1000+ employees.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience operating and supporting the timekeeping module of a Human Capital Management or similar system.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience operating and supporting the payroll module of a Human Capital Management or similar system.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

Central Management Services (CMS) is the State of Illinois’ central operational support agency, the team that keeps government running smoothly behind the scenes. We provide the essential services that enable more than 80 agencies, boards, and commissions to serve the people of Illinois effectively. As the backbone of state operations, CMS delivers high‑quality, reliable, and forward‑thinking services that help government programs work efficiently and meet the needs of residents statewide.

Our vision is to be the trusted partner dedicated to the success of the State of Illinois through service, optimization, and inclusion. Our mission is to be the accessible agency that delivers essential, effective, and efficient services to State agencies and the people of Illinois. Our core values are: Trusted, Strategic, Effective, Innovative, Responsive, and Inclusive. Through strategic leadership CMS plays a vital role in strengthening the effectiveness of Illinois State government.

CMS provides a broad portfolio of statewide services through specialized bureaus such as: Administrative Hearings • African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission • Statewide Benefits • Communication and Information • Diversity and Inclusion • Fleet Administration • Labor Relations • Operational Excellence • Statewide Personnel • Property Management • Strategic Sourcing • Surplus Equipment Control. 

CMS also operates internal service bureaus that support our agency’s own effectiveness and efficiency, including: Internal Audit • Finance and Management • Government Affairs • Human Resources • Legal Services • Strategic Transformation.

Professionals who join CMS become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to continuous improvement and public service excellence. CMS offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful statewide initiatives, collaborate with skilled and talented colleagues, shape strategic improvements across Illinois government, and support the operational foundation that allows state agencies to better serve the residents of Illinois. CMS is a place for people who want to their work to matter; where innovation, service, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• View email address on us.fitly.work
• View email address on us.fitly.work