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Interim Payroll Specialist

$40 - $50 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago , Illinois
Job ID: 158987
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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We are a Chicago-based technology solutions company dedicated to helping organizations modernize operations through cutting-edge software and data-driven insights. We believe in empowering our team with the tools, flexibility, and support needed to do their best work.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Interim Payroll Consultant – Workday, t to join our dynamic People Operations team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise running payroll through Workday, strong knowledge of payroll processes, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance. This role will support payroll operations for approximately 400 U.S. employees and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a seamless payroll experience.

Interim Payroll Consultant – Workday Responsibilities

  • Process biweekly and monthly payroll cycles in Workday, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
  • Review and audit employee timecards, compensation changes, bonus payouts, and other payroll-impacting data.
  • Maintain employee payroll records, tax forms, deductions, and direct deposit details in Workday.
  • Reconcile payroll data and identify discrepancies, resolving issues proactively with employees and People Operations partners.
  • Coordinate with HR and Finance teams on payroll adjustments, reporting needs, and general ledger entries.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Prepare payroll reports, metrics, and audits as needed for leadership or regulatory bodies.
  • Stay current on payroll regulations specific to Illinois and multi-state environments.
  • Support year-end processes including W-2 distribution, tax filings, and audit requests.

Interim Payroll Consultant – Workday??????? Responsibilities
  • 2–4 years of payroll experience, ideally in a multi-state environment.
  • Required: Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll (processing, auditing, reporting).
  • Strong understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary range: $80,000 – $90,000, based on experience.
  • Hybrid work model (3 days in our Chicago Loop office, 2 days remote).
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • PTO and paid holidays.


How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume!

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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.