Top Payroll Specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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.

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.

Process semi-monthly and monthly payroll across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Germany. Validate earnings, payroll changes, tax deductions, reconciliations, funding reports, off-cycle payments, and payroll records. Manage payroll vendors, support audits and SOX controls, maintain compliance documentation, and respond to employee inquiries. Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and external providers to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery.

Process and reconcile bi-weekly US payroll using ADP Enterprise Payroll/EV6; serve as backup for Canadian payroll via ADP Workforce Now. Audit timecards and payroll data, resolve discrepancies, execute manual transactions, research US and Canadian compliance, and design/generate payroll reports for HR and Finance.

Process semi-monthly payroll for 1,000+ multi-state employees, audit and reconcile payroll items, ensure compliance with tax and payroll regulations, support international payroll activities, generate reports, resolve discrepancies, assist with accounting entries, and drive process improvements and Workday-related projects.

Process semi-monthly payroll for 1,000+ multi-state employees, audit and reconcile payroll items, ensure compliance with tax and payroll regulations, support international payroll activities, resolve payroll discrepancies, produce reports and journal entries, partner with HR/Finance, and drive process improvements and Workday-related projects.

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.

Provides first-line payroll and benefits support to SaaS customers, troubleshooting complex issues involving tax filings, reconciliations, legislation, benefits, and system behavior. Investigates and escalates cases, communicates resolutions, maintains support content, educates customers on platform adoption, supports payroll operations, runs managed-service payrolls, and meets individual and team KPIs while ensuring compliance.

Provides end-to-end payroll processing for multiple managed customers, including case management, escalations, root cause analysis, client calls, Workday payroll configuration, tax and garnishment support, audits, year-end processing, W-2 adjustments, compliance, and service documentation. Maintains quality and production metrics while meeting deadlines and collaborating with customer and internal teams.

Process multi-state payroll accurately and on time, manage deductions/garnishments, ACH transfers, reconciliations with the general ledger, support audits and SOX controls, resolve employee payroll inquiries, collaborate with HR/finance/vendors, and maintain payroll systems and documentation.

Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for assigned entities, resolve payroll questions, handle expense reimbursements, manage payroll tax inquiries and audits, drive process improvements and automation, and assist with payroll system implementations and upgrades.

Manage end-to-end payroll for assigned hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accurate, timely processing and compliance. Administer setups, wage/hour administration, audits, reconciliations, reporting, and year-end filings. Act as HRIS/payroll system user, support integrations, resolve employee inquiries, and provide guidance to Payroll Coordinators while escalating complex issues.

Manage bi-weekly payroll (Paylocity) for hourly, salaried, and 1099 staff; audit timecards and PTO; act as Paylocity/HRIS SME; ensure wage-hour compliance and tax/W-2 processing; produce payroll and labor reports; administer benefits enrollment and reconciliation; support audits, train managers, and drive payroll process improvements.

Administers multi-state payroll for Libra Solutions and MoveDocs using ADP Workforce Now. Processes bi-weekly payroll, computes wages and deductions, handles garnishments and benefits reconciliations, imports payroll GL data, manages new hires/terminations, responds to employee/payroll inquiries, maintains records, and ensures federal/state compliance.

Process high-volume biweekly and off-cycle payrolls for assigned business units, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reconciliations. Audit HRIS records, manage new hires/terminations/LOAs, verify timesheets in VantagePoint, prepare imports and reports in Excel, reconcile tax and 401(k) remittances, handle garnishments and state filings, support year-end W-2 and audits, and provide payroll consultation to business units.

Lead Canada payroll processing to ensure timely, accurate payroll and compliance. Provide technical support, manage multiple payroll cycles, collaborate with HR/Finance/Operations, build stakeholder relationships, resolve payroll issues, stay current on labor laws, and report insights to leadership.

Lead end-to-end global payroll processing (US multi-state and international), own payroll tax withholdings/filings and registrations, manage payroll audits and notices, partner with People Ops/Benefits/Accounting, and improve payroll processes and systems (ADP and international payroll platforms).

Lead and execute Canadian payroll processing, ensure compliance with local laws, support onboarding, resolve payroll issues, partner with HR/Finance, maintain stakeholder relationships, and report payroll insights to leadership.

Lead and manage Canadian payroll processing for compliance and accuracy. Provide technical payroll expertise, resolve issues, support onboarding, liaise with stakeholders, and report payroll insights to leadership.

Build and scale payroll onboarding and support for Arketa Payroll. Guide customers through setup and migrations, troubleshoot payroll/tax/product issues, create documentation and help center content, and share feedback with Product and Engineering to improve the payroll experience.

Process bi-weekly U.S. and Canadian payroll using ADP Workforce Now; ensure accurate wages, taxes, deductions, reconciliations, and compliance; handle payroll inquiries, year-end reporting, audits, and cross-functional coordination.

Support day-to-day accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Maintain budgets, assist month- and year-end close, prepare documentation for audits, resolve billing/payroll issues, and identify process improvements to ensure accurate and efficient corporate finance operations.

Own end-to-end payroll and benefits operations for US and Lithuania, support payroll system implementation, ensure regulatory compliance and tax filings, manage benefits administration and reconciliations, maintain audit/IPO readiness, coordinate immigration timelines with external counsel, analyze payroll costs, resolve payroll issues, and optimize processes for automation and data hygiene.

As an HR and Payroll Specialist, you will manage payroll and HR operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple countries, primarily the US and Canada. Responsibilities include processing payroll, overseeing HR administrative tasks, and managing benefits administration while maintaining legal compliance.

Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll in Paychex, maintain payroll systems and tax registrations, administer garnishments and leave payouts, reconcile payroll for month-end close, ensure compliance with federal and state laws (notably California), support integrations/automation across payroll/timekeeping systems, and serve as payroll point of contact for HR, finance, and employees.