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Payroll Specialist

$30 - $40 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: In Office
Location: Warrenville, Illinois
Job ID: 161349
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network is hiring a Payroll Specialist to step in and make an immediate impact with a rapidly growing restaurant group. This Payroll Specialist contract role is perfect for a high-energy professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can confidently own payroll operations during a maternity leave coverage. If you’re a hands-on Payroll Specialist who loves solving problems and working independently, this opportunity is built for you.

What’s the job?

  • Execute full-cycle payroll for 2,000–2,400 employees across weekly cycles

  • Audit and validate payroll data across multiple states (AZ, IL, IN, IA, NE, WI)

  • Ensure accurate data flow from POS systems into Paycor

  • Manage onboarding and offboarding payroll processes weekly

  • Act as the primary payroll contact for restaurant owners

  • Administer manager bonuses and salaried payroll

  • Generate weekly payroll reports and support month-end close

  • Reconcile payroll data with QuickBooks and general ledger


What’s needed?

  • Experience with Paycor and QuickBooks Desktop

  • Advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting

  • Multi-state payroll experience required

  • Ability to manage high-volume payroll independently

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable working onsite consistently


Key Details

  • Compensation: $30-34/hour

  • Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/ 
  • Location: Warrenville, IL

  • Work Model: Fully Onsite

  • Position Type: Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)


If you’re a detail-driven Payroll Specialist ready to jump in and own the process, apply today.

Thank you,

Allee Struve
Recruiting Lead
LaSalle Network

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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.