Compensation and Benefits Specialist

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Compensation and Benefits Specialist within the DuPage County Department of Human Resources. 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. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, consult Employees Benefit Information. For detailed information on paid time off, consult Employee Policy Manual, Section 5. DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates and completes the bi‑weekly payroll process for the County Maintains record‑keeping and payroll policies Prepares and executes system‑required reports Creates personnel/payroll data and tax records within the Dayforce 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 Maintains 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 Dayforce 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 employees 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 backup for all other payroll & benefit staff members EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE Completion of an Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in administering compensation/payroll or benefits programs; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A passing score on skills tests in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Payroll is required. A pre‑employment background check is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr