Must be local to Chicagoland area due to on-site requirements
Responsibilities:
- Process multi-state payroll for 1,000 employees on a bi-weekly basis, including salaries, hourly wages, commissions, bonuses, and expense reimbursements.
- Review and verify timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness.
- Calculate and process statutory deductions (federal, state, and local taxes) and voluntary deductions (benefits, 401k, garnishments, etc.).
- Administer and process new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and other employee changes affecting payroll.
- Reconcile payroll data to the general ledger and resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare and submit all required payroll tax filings (941s, W-2s, state unemployment, etc.) accurately and on time.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax withholdings in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and relevant federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FLSA, IRS, Department of Labor).
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance departments to ensure seamless information flow and resolve payroll-related issues.
- Assist with year-end payroll processing and reporting.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll laws and regulations.
- Participate in payroll system upgrades, testing, and implementation as needed.
- Generate payroll reports for management as required.
- 5+ years of experience in payroll processing
- Proven experience with payroll software systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday)
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume!
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.
