Top Payroll Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead end-to-end bi-weekly multi-state payroll processing in Workday Payroll across multiple entities; ensure compliance with federal/state laws; manage payroll tax registrations and notices; serve as SME for payroll inquiries; drive year-end W-2 processing, reconciliations, reporting, GL entries, and process improvements; partner with HR, Finance, auditors, and system implementations to maintain controls and automate payroll workflows.

Lead end-to-end US payroll for ~4,500 employees, manage payroll team, ensure accurate weekly/biweekly payroll processing, compliance with tax/garnishment/benefit rules, reconcile UKG Pro, coordinate month-end and year-end reporting, and partner with HR and Finance to improve processes.

Manage semi-monthly U.S. payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, ensure compliance with federal/state/local tax laws, prepare year-end tax reporting, reconcile payroll tax accounts, collaborate with HR/Finance and external vendors, support audits, maintain payroll systems and records, and resolve employee payroll inquiries.

Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll via Workday for exempt and non-exempt employees; manage payroll tax registrations and notices; support year-end W-2s and external audits; reconcile payroll bank transactions and GL accounts; partner with HR, Finance, and Treasury; create ad hoc reporting and drive payroll process improvements and automation.

The Finance & Business Operations Lead will establish and manage finance operations, reporting, contract workflows, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced startup environment.

Lead end-to-end biweekly U.S. payroll for salaried and hourly employees (including equity/RSUs); compile and validate payroll inputs; resolve payroll inquiries in Jira; reconcile timecards; partner with HR/Finance/Legal on employee changes; and identify automation and process improvements.

The Senior Payroll Accountant manages the U.S. and Canada payroll lifecycle, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and effective employee communication, while implementing scalable processes and internal controls.

Provide administrative support for semi-monthly and monthly payroll processing: review timesheets, maintain employee payroll records, enter pay rates and deductions, support PTO/leave reporting, assist onboarding payroll documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, prepare payroll reports for audits, and collaborate with the Business Office and HR.

Process and generate accurate weekly payrolls across multiple locations, validate timekeeping and deductions, administer taxes and benefits, resolve discrepancies, maintain confidential records, and collaborate with HR and Finance to support reporting and audits.

Manage end-to-end payroll processing and payroll tax compliance: review timesheets, oversee ADP tax filings, track federal/state/local tax law, reconcile payroll taxes (including Form 941), process W-2 amendments in Workday and ADP, maintain payroll SOPs, manage state withholding and unemployment accounts, and support employees and managers with payroll inquiries.

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll process multi-state payroll, ensure compliance with tax laws, and maintain client relationships. Responsibilities include tax balancing, year-end processing, and preparing payroll reports. You must possess strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of payroll software.

Oversee payroll operations for non-US jurisdictions ensuring compliant, accurate, and timely payroll processing while managing complex cross-border payroll matters and internal coordination.

Lead design and oversight of payroll tax controls, perform internal audits and control testing, manage remediation and SOC audit activities, create reporting dashboards, and partner cross-functionally to reduce client risk and improve operational consistency.

Manage end-to-end bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-state and multi-entity workforce; ensure compliance, cost allocation, records maintenance, employee support, and process improvement while partnering with People Operations and Finance.

Own day-to-day bi-monthly US payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensure federal/state/local compliance, manage 401(k) reconciliations and funding, support year-end W-2s and audits, respond to employee payroll inquiries, and drive process improvements while collaborating with HR, Finance, and vendors.

Hybrid payroll role providing customer service: answer calls, liaise with garnishment department and attorneys, schedule intake calls, enter detailed reports, handle compliance issues, assist special projects, and maintain confidentiality.

Provide payroll tax consulting to clients: manage projects, analyze payroll data and tax forms, engage taxing authorities, support audits, M&A reporting, identify refunds, improve processes, and assist leadership with research and presentations.

Own end-to-end payroll for the Americas, ensuring accurate semi-monthly and monthly runs, compliance with tax and wage laws, internal controls, ticket resolution, month-end accounting support, system integrations (Workday/ADP), process improvement, reporting, and mentoring payroll team members.

Process certified payroll and submit reports via LCPtracker, ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage laws, review timecards and wage classifications, reconcile payroll discrepancies, monitor fringe benefits and overtime, prepare reports for audits and government agencies, and maintain payroll records.

The Payroll Specialist manages payroll processes for 6500+ employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing while analyzing payroll data and resolving discrepancies.

Provide advanced technical and payroll processing support, troubleshoot complex payroll/system issues, perform root cause analysis, ensure compliance with payroll laws, drive continuous improvement, analyze casework to identify trends, support onboarding and enterprise projects, and act as a payroll subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.

Lead end-to-end Employer of Record (EOR) payroll operations across the Americas, manage payroll teams, ensure compliance with regional statutory requirements, drive process standardization and automation, partner cross-functionally on onboarding and escalations, and report on payroll health and risks.

Process weekly payroll for 2,200+ employees across multiple pay groups, audit time entries, manage employee setup/terminations, handle LOA payments, wage garnishments, union deductions and reporting, ensure compliance with tax and labor laws, and support payroll policy and documentation.

Responsible for end-to-end payroll tax compliance across U.S. jurisdictions: filings, payments, reconciliations, vendor management, SOX controls, audits, tax setup in payroll system (Dayforce), managing notices and year-end W-2 activities, supporting new entity registrations and M&A, and driving process improvements and documentation.

The Corporate Payroll & Tax Manager oversees OSV's global payroll and tax functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing payroll and tax filings, while leading a small team and driving process improvements.