Statewide Payroll, Timekeeping, and Leaves Advisor; PSA, OPT

Job Requisition : 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:

Contact Phone:

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 # 59221

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.

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.

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…