Payroll Administrator
Robert Half · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time
Hybrid role.
Pay
$85,000 – $105,000 plus bonus.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities
- Calculate commission payments
- Analyze, prepare, and submit payroll data for all employees, including benefit deductions and tax withholdings
- Administer and evaluate timesheets; resolve any discrepancies
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices, and procedures
- Resolve payroll issues
- Uphold payroll policies to staff
- Process quarterly, fiscal, and calendar year-end reports; assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting
- Plan, direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 3 years of payroll experience in the finance industry with knowledge of commission payroll strongly preferred
- Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with payroll software
- Legally authorized to work in the United States