Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our consulting team. We are ideally targeting someone in the Chicagoland area, but remote can also be considered.

Who We Are:

We bring highly specialized Human Capital Management (HCM) technology and services to enterprise-level clients. Specializing in the HR, payroll, and workforce management industry segments, we enable clients in all 50 states and across the world to optimize their people, systems, and processes unlike any other vendor in the space. Our fast-growing organization is looking to build our team of experts, giving them the freedom to take leadership and develop professionally while working with a diverse array of clients, technologies, and services. We provide industry-best consultants and breakthrough technologies into the HCM space, and have a motivated team to further accelerate our expansion in the marketplace.

Job Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by management.

• Process payroll for employees accurately and in a timely manner, considering overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other relevant components
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and stay informed about changes in legislation that may impact payroll processes.
• Collaborate with HR to address employee payroll-related inquiries and resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly.
• Generate and distribute accurate payroll reports to management, providing insights into payroll expenses and trends.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare and submit payroll taxes, including quarterly and annual filings, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and technology solutions to improve payroll processes and efficiency.
• Assist in audits related to payroll processes and provide necessary documentation.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll data with various systems.

Required:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred
• Experience with processing payroll in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency in Workday and UKG Workforce Central or Pro WFM (Dimensions) is required.
• Good organizational and communication skills

Company Offers:

• Competitive salary and compensation plan, will commensurate with experience
• Remote working environment
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
• Opportunities and support for professional and technical development
• Comprehensive benefits package available: (healthcare, vision, dental and life insurances; 401k plan; paid vacation, sick days, and holidays)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!