We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our client’s team in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys providing exceptional employee support.
Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 1,500 employees. The ideal candidate will have extensive ADP experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage payroll-related issues independently from start to finish.
What’s the job?
- Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for a large employee population
- Review, audit, and validate payroll data prior to payroll submission
- Manage timecards and attendance records using ADP Workforce Manager
- Run and analyze payroll reports before and after payroll processing
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and timekeeping issues
- Maintain employee payroll records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
- Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and data validation activities
- Support employees with payroll, PTO, scheduling, and pay-related questions in a professional and service-oriented manner
- Partner with HR and other departments to ensure payroll processes run smoothly
- Identify issues proactively and take ownership of resolving them quickly and accurately
What’s needed?
- Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now
- Proven payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to learn new processes quickly and become self-sufficient after onboarding
- Accountability for mistakes and a proactive approach to resolving issues
- Ability to balance accuracy, urgency, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with ADP Workforce Manager preferred
- Experience supporting payroll for 1,000+ employees preferred
- Experience with payroll reporting and reconciliation preferred
- Knowledge of pay differentials, PTO administration, and employee timekeeping processes preferred
- Familiarity with Fair Workweek scheduling practices preferred
- Previous experience in a service-oriented or employee-facing payroll environment preferred
Key Details
- Compensation: $30–$40/hour
- Location: Edgewater, IL
- Work Model: Onsite
- Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours
- Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
If you meet the qualifications and are looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.
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