Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Salary : $70,000.00 - $72,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Wheaton, ILJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 26-00058Department: Human Resources DepartmentOpening Date: 04/30/2025Closing Date: 5/15/2026 4:30 PM CentralHours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.POSITION SUMMARYWe 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, visitFor detailed information on paid time off, visit , Section 5DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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 CountyMaintains recordkeeping and payroll policiesPrepares and executes system required reportsCreates personnel/payroll data and tax records within the Dayforce systemRecords and balances payroll withholding taxesVerifies and maintains information concerning accrualsEnsures and maintains employee and elected official compensation from appropriate documentation (e.g. payroll documents, contracts and resolutions)Trains and instructs employees in proper payroll proceduresMaintains and updates annual tax forms related to payrollAdministers employee benefit plans and programsActs as a liaison with benefit providers and employeesCoordinates the annual open enrollment processMaintain up to date records of employee benefit informationParticipates in benefit orientation for new employeesImplements union contract provisions to ensure pay and benefits into the Dayforce systemReviews and verifies output of workUpdates or drafts County payroll and benefit policies for compliance with federal/state regulations, and reporting requirementsResolves payroll and benefit discrepanciesResolves benefit issues with billing and eligibilityResponds to inquiries and requests from County employee's regarding payroll and benefit information and processesCompiles, analyzes, and reconciles (e.g. financial and statistical data) and generates reportsPrepares verbal and written communications for a variety of benefit and payroll programsUpdates 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 membersREQUIREMENTS INCLUDEEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCECompletion 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 required.A pre-employment background check is required.Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe 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 ENVIRONMENTThe 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.DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.To learn more details, visit our01Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.Master's Degree from an Accredited InstitutionBachelor's Degree from an Accredited InstitutionAssociate's Degree from an Accredited InstitutionSome college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited InstitutionHigh School Diploma or GEDNone of the above02If you possess a degree, in what field/ major is the degree? (If no degree, answer with N/A)03Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess relevant to payroll and benefits.15+ years of relevant experience10-14 years of relevant experience7-9 years of relevant experience5-6 years of relevant experience3-4 years of relevant experience1-2 years of relevant experienceLess than 1 year of relevant experienceNone of the above04Do you have experience working with HR/Payroll Software?Yes-Experienced using an in-house payroll software.Yes-Experience using an outsourced payroll software.No-Not experienced using any in-house or outsourced payroll software programs.05Please list the Human Resources, Payroll, and/or Benefits software and systems you have used and are proficient with and indicate the number of years of experience you have using the software or system. (If no software or system, answer with N/A)06Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?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.YesNo