Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago as a Payroll Specialist! We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 500+ employees. This direct-hire role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. If you excel at ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness in payroll operations, we want to hear from you today!
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions, bonuses, commissions, and expense reimbursements
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (e.g., Form 941, W-2 filings)
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies with GL entries
- Manage employee time-off requests and PTO accrual tracking in HRIS
- Prepare quarterly/annual payroll tax filings and year-end reports
- Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries within SLA
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams on benefits administration
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS platforms
- Familiarity with FLSA, IRS regulations, and state wage laws
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PHR/SPHR preferred
- High attention to detail with 100% accuracy in payment processing
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field