Who we are:

Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest and fastest growing independent mortgage companies in the country, is an industry leader in delivering low rate, low fee mortgages with unparalleled customer service. Headquartered in Chicago, we have more than 3200 employees and have been recognized in Chicago Tribune’s Top Places to Work since 2007.

At Guaranteed Rate, we’ve built a corporate culture that places an emphasis on achieving success through career development, as well as through individual wellness and a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

We offer our employees attractive compensation plans combined with a benefits package that includes health, medical, dental, vision and a 401K matching plan.

We are currently seeking a hard-working, dedicated Payroll Manager in Chicago, IL to join our innovative and passionate team.

Responsibilities: The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll and commission processing for the Company. The Payroll Manager will ensure effective solutions and communications across all functions, fostering collaborative relationships within the organization, developing and implementing best practices and creating strategies and efficient processes.

This position will oversee payroll processing, payroll taxes, policy and procedure review, as well as internal controls, system review and upgrade along with Director of Payroll Operations and ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services, driving best practices and process improvements in the payroll function.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Oversees semi-monthly payroll and commission processing.
• In addition to salary and bonus processing, payroll and commissions processing will include commissions net of related adjustments for marketing allowances and chargebacks for all loans funded. Main interface with Human Resources department for payroll and benefits information.
• Compile data and transmit to payroll provider; balances payroll reports to ensure net pay properly calculated by outside service provider.
• Directs staff responsible for processing payroll and related functions includes providing support to the GAAP team, and Collaborates and communicates effectively with department heads regarding payroll issues and system improvements.
• Investigates payroll best practices and recommends policy and procedural enhancements to improve productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Responds to escalated payroll-related inquiries including but not limited to payroll deductions, wage garnishments, child support payments, and employee compensation/commission inquiries; resolves employee issues.
• Drive projects to create efficiencies, improve quality of service delivery, and increase employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experienced with time and attendance, payroll and ADP systems tax reporting, benefits-records administration (including flex benefit and 401k discrimination testing_, or payroll systems maintenance
• May require a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field. CPP designation preferred.

Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.

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