Top Payroll Jobs in Chicago, IL

Process bi-weekly payroll, review timesheets, deductions and tax withholdings; prepare and post journal entries; reconcile bank, payroll, and balance sheet accounts; support month‑end/year‑end close, audits, AP/AR tasks, and continuous process improvements.

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.

Senior operational leader for US payroll across five legal entities. Manages a team of three specialists, owns end-to-end payroll processing, final review/sign-off, off-cycle runs, tax compliance, SOX controls, year-end W-2s, vendor and stakeholder relationships, and leads process improvements and payroll system projects (Workday).

Prepare customized payroll plans and reconciliations for customers, support leave specialists with accurate payroll calculations, collaborate with payroll teams and internal stakeholders, collect product feedback, and identify improvements to payroll calculation software and integrations.

Lead FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial modeling, profitability and variance analysis, and business performance reporting. Partner with senior leaders, maintain data integrity, use advanced analytics and AI tools to provide strategic recommendations, and drive improvements in forecasting and planning processes.

Own end-to-end payroll operations for U.S. and Canada, oversee global payroll processes and accounting, ensure statutory compliance, manage payroll controls and audits (including 401(k)), partner with HR and finance, handle payroll inquiries, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and drive process improvements and vendor performance.

Process multi-state payroll (weekly/biweekly/monthly), maintain payroll records, reconcile accounts, handle garnishments and off-cycle payments, perform year-end W-2 tasks, support Workday/Kronos HRIS (EIB loads), create SOPs/training, resolve employee payroll inquiries, ensure regulatory compliance and internal controls, and manage banking/ACH and wire/check requests.

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.

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.

Manage accurate, multi-entity and multi-state payroll processing, reconciliations, tax filings, year-end reporting, retirement and workers' comp support, system maintenance, audit documentation, and client communication while ensuring compliance and data integrity.

Lead and oversee end-to-end Canadian payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll delivery. Validate inputs, perform reconciliations, support accounting and audits, manage vendor and cross-functional partnerships, resolve escalations, and drive process and system improvements.

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).

Manage a team of Payroll and Tax Specialists, ensuring efficient payroll processing and tax compliance for various payroll systems. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in payroll services, preferably in a PEO environment.

Lead and strengthen global payroll for a multi-entity SaaS company: manage payroll execution, vendor relationships, compliance, reconciliations, controls, reporting, integrations, team development, and payroll-related change projects (M&A, system transitions, expansions).

Prepare and audit payroll entries and reconciliations for unionized, multi-state employees; calculate contributions, deductions, special payments, and reports; collaborate with HR/Total Rewards/HRIS; perform system testing and knowledge transfer.

Part-time (≈20 hrs/wk) payroll specialist who owns end-to-end payroll for the company and subsidiaries, manages multi-state tax registrations, administers Rippling, ensures data integrity, resolves paycheck inquiries, produces payroll reports, and maintains secure payroll records.

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.

Own and execute global payroll operations and analytics: build pre-payroll audit reporting, run end-to-end US payroll cycles, manage payroll inputs and EIB uploads in Workday, coordinate with global payroll vendors and tax cases (OSV), investigate discrepancies, maintain payroll data, and improve payroll workflows and automation.

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.

Support daily accounting operations including payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, cash management, general ledger entries and reconciliations, month‑end/year‑end close, financial reporting, audit support, and process improvement to ensure accurate cash flow and financial records.

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.