Payroll Specialist

$30 - $40 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 150248
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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We are a leading company in the automation industry, providing innovative and cutting-edge solutions for industrial automation. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, our organization is committed to delivering top-tier service to our clients and creating a collaborative, dynamic work environment for our employees.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our HR team. This role is responsible for accurately processing payroll for all employees within the company, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of payroll systems and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.


Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:
  • Process accurate and timely payroll for all employees (salaried, hourly, and contract) on a bi-weekly basis
  • Ensure all employee timecards are reviewed and entered correctly into the payroll system
  • Apply appropriate deductions (taxes, benefits, garnishments, etc.) in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Perform routine audits to verify the accuracy of hours worked, leave balances, overtime calculations, and other payroll-related information
  • Maintain and update employee records in the payroll system, ensuring that changes in compensation, benefits, or tax withholding are reflected accurately
  • Process new hires, terminations, and other status changes in the payroll system in a timely manner
  • Address employee payroll inquiries related to pay discrepancies, deductions, tax filings, and other payroll-related issues
  • Provide clear, timely responses to inquiries and ensure resolution of any payroll issues

Payroll Specialist Requirements:
  • Strong expertise in payroll processing, including understanding of federal, state, and local tax requirements
  • Proficient with payroll systems and software (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, Paychex, etc.)
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all payroll-related tasks
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity

Thank you, 

Lauren Just
Team Lead 
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. 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

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