Top 21 school payroll Jobs in illinois

Senior Payroll Specialist
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $58,000 - $76,000 a year
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Research
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
School Clerk (Office Manager, Oracle, Kronos, ASPEN, AESOP, SPS, ODA)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $53,879.80 - $81,185.08 a year
- Oracle
- Word processing
- Basic math
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Administrative Assistant
Alton Community Unit School District #11 —Alton, IL
- From $23.48 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Office
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Payroll Assistant
AVERY COONLEY SCHOOL —Downers Grove, IL
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
3d
Payroll/Accounting Coordinator
Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 —Oak Park, IL
- $65,000 - $78,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- School experience
- 5 years
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2d
Bookkeeper/Secretary to the Associate Principal
Bremen High School District 228 —Tinley Park, IL
- Online Application
- School experience
- High school
- Computer literacy
- Food provided
9d
Human Resources Coordinator (30 hours per week; Begins Early July 2026)
Francis W. Parker School —Chicago, IL
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
District Office Administrative Assistant - 12 month
Central School District 51 —Washington, IL
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Payroll Clerk - Fields Building
Danville School District 118 —Danville, IL
- Full-time
- Employment & labor law
- Mid-level
- Office
6d
HR & Finance Coordinator
The Academy Group, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Daycare Office Administrator (Bilingual - Spanish/English
Little Learner Children’s Academy —Bolingbrook, IL
- From $37,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable
Monroe Elementary School District #70 —Bartonville, IL
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Office Personnel (#29482)
Valley View Community Unit School District 365U —Romeoville, IL
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Assistant Treasurer – Payroll
West Clermont School District —Batavia, IL
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Office
- Organizational skills
7d
Office Manager - Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy - Chicago - Vic. VI
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy —Chicago, IL
- $25,000 - $35,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
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HR Generalist
Bennett Day School Inc —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement
8d
Payroll Manager
Right at School —Evanston, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- 401(k)
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1d
Accounting Manager, Capital Fixed Asset & Revenue
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $118,000 a year
- CPA
- ERP systems
- System design
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
School Office Manager
The Menta Education Group —Millstadt, IL
- $28,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Senior Payroll Specialist

Chicago Public Schools -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$58,000 - $76,000 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
457(b)
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

VLOOKUP function
Customer communication
Payroll tax
HR systems (technically supported)
High school diploma or GED
Computer skills
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Number: 240000IL

Posting Date: Jun 23, 2025, 1:05:35 PM

Primary Location: Southwest Side-501 W 35th St (Bridgeport)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade: S06

Estimated Annual Salary Range : 58,000.00 - 76,000.00

Position Type: Non-Union Position

Overtime Status: Exempt

Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION -

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office of the Controller is responsible for the financial operations of Chicago Public Schools, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Internal Accounts, and Corporate Accounting.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Specialist performs a wide variety of payroll and timekeeping processing, reporting, validation, and customer support activities to ensure all audits, payments, and payroll processes are accurate and timely in accordance with Payroll policies and procedures. Partners with key stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies. Provide a full scope of timekeeping and payroll system technical support to resolve complex payroll issues.

The Senior Payroll Specialist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Provide tier III support to employees, schools, and departments for payroll and/or timekeeping questions and issues
Process and validate accuracy of payroll and/or timekeeping system updates such as employee schedules, pay rules, password resets, pay codes, timesheet data, pension, garnishments, transit, union and other general deductions using CPS and vendor systems.
Partner with stakeholders to research and resolve payroll and/or timekeeping discrepancies and resolve exceptions and ensure accurate and complete payroll records.
Research issues in HR systems to ensure that data accurately transfers between systems and perform corrections as required.
Participates in system upgrades and implementations for process improvements.
May serve as a backup to the payroll manager or team lead, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Senior Payroll Specialist must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred

Experience Required:

Minimum of five (5) years professional payroll experience in large complex payroll systems as a payroll specialist, payroll administrator, or equivalent
Experience in a large government organization strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong working knowledge of payroll wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and payroll operations
Strong working knowledge of payroll system functionality and the ability to effectively utilize ERP applications (E.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, Kronos)
Advanced spreadsheet skills (VLOOKUP, Pivots, functions, etc.)
Strong communication skills with the ability to accurately understand and communicate payroll wage and tax information, payroll policies and procedures, and payroll system functionality to all levels of employees
Ability to maintain a thorough understanding of the payroll cycle
Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and schedules to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions
Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
Ability to provides\ superior customer service through all types of interactions by maintaining a positive, friendly, professional and patient attitude at all times.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

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school payroll jobs in illinois

Senior Payroll Specialist

School Clerk (Office Manager, Oracle, Kronos, ASPEN, AESOP, SPS, ODA)

Administrative Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Payroll/Accounting Coordinator

Bookkeeper/Secretary to the Associate Principal

Human Resources Coordinator (30 hours per week; Begins Early July 2026)

District Office Administrative Assistant - 12 month

Payroll Clerk - Fields Building

HR & Finance Coordinator

Daycare Office Administrator (Bilingual - Spanish/English

Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable

Executive Office Personnel (#29482)

Assistant Treasurer – Payroll

Office Manager - Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy - Chicago - Vic. VI

HR Generalist

Payroll Manager

Accounting Manager, Capital Fixed Asset & Revenue

School Office Manager

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