Payroll Specialist

$25 - $30 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 130281
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Are you ready to be a part of a globally renowned financial institution that thrives on innovation, collaboration and excellence? Our client, a national and growing corporation in the Chicagoland area, is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team! This Payroll Specialist will be responsible for high-volume, multi-state payroll processing for multiple sites within the organization.

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities: 

  • Expertly manage the bi-monthly payroll processing for employees across multiple states in the United States, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant regulations
  • Skillfully generate and meticulously post payroll accounting entries, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining precise financial records 
  • Develop comprehensive payroll reports that provide valuable insights into key financial metrics, enabling informed decision-making by the leadership team
  • Handle garnishment, wage requests and 401(k) contributions with efficiency and accuracy, ensuring timely and compliant processing to meet legal and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with the team to identify and implement process improvements, leveraging a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to streamline workflows and enhance overall efficiency 

Payroll Specialist Requirements:  
  • 3+ years of Payroll Experience
  • ADP experience required
  • ADP Workforce Now experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel


If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career in payroll, please apply to this Payroll Specialist position today! 

Thank you, 

Mycaela Miller 
Recruiter, Accounting and Finance 
LaSalle Network 

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, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare 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 and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.