Job Description:

• Who we are:

  Guaranteed Rate is eighth largest retail mortgage lender in the U.S. The company has become The Home Purchase Experts® by offering industry-leading self-service tools and low rate, low fee mortgages through an easy-to-understand process and unparalleled customer service. Headquartered in Chicago with approximately 5,000+ employees in 200+ offices across the U.S. and licensed in all 50 states, Guaranteed Rate has helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners with more than $23 billion in home purchase loans and refinances in the past year. Guaranteed Rate has been able to expand successfully nationwide through a business model that allows top originators to join the company and close more loans faster through its technology, pricing, process and support.

   

  The company now has entered into a Mortgage Origination Joint Venture with Realogy called Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Guaranteed Rate Affinity originates and markets its mortgage lending services to Realogy's real estate brokerage and relocation subsidiaries across the country. Guaranteed Rate Affinity also markets its mortgage lending services to a broad consumer audience while leveraging its end-to-end online platform to drive growth in those markets. Having gone through explosive growth Guaranteed Rate has maintained being highly entrepreneurial while maintaining a healthy work life balance. If you’re interested in working with motivated and intelligent people while disrupting an industry then we want to talk with you.

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

  The Payroll Manager ensures 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 leader will be charged with staying abreast of leading and cutting edge practices in Payroll. The position will provide oversight and direction for the overall corporate payroll functions including, payroll processing, payroll taxes, policy and procedure review, as well as 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.
  • 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 including general ledger entries, payroll reconciliations, and periodic audits. 
  • 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. 
  • Evaluates current system performance, vendors and processes in order to identify problems and opportunities, recommend solutions, and implement changes.
  • 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:

  • Minimum 5+ years experience in Payroll
  • Bachelors Degree or above required
  • 4+ years management experience
  • Experience with Ceridian preferred
  • Experience with ADP a minimum
  • Effective communication (verbal and written)
  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively with teams
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook