Payroll Administrator

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$59,630 per year

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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Connect Search, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr Seeking a Payroll Administrator for a company that operates in multiple states, including California and Canada. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience processing payroll in a high volume, multi-state environment, with strong attention to detail and intermediate Excel skills. The position is based in Chicago and offers a competitive compensation package with overtime opportunities. The company values team collaboration, open communication, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for timely, accurate multi-state, full-cycle payroll processing
Accountable for importing and balancing timekeeping information and adjustments
Communicate with department directors on timekeeping edits and approvals -- reviews timesheets on an ongoing basis to ensure timely completion of payroll processing
Work closely with resort Human Resources and Finance teams
Process payroll journal entry file
Process wage attachments
Provide ad hoc reports as requested
Accept cross training duties with payroll team
Assist with preparing and providing information for audits and auditor inquiries
Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
Continuously improve, appropriately document, and effectively follow work processes

Required Qualifications:

At least three years of relevant experience processing payroll in a high volume, multi-state environment
Demonstrated high level of integrity and commitment to accuracy
Demonstrated ability to execute accurate data entry in a high volume, fast paced and changing environment
Demonstrated attention to detail
Demonstrated strong customer service mindset and attitude
Demonstrated intermediate Excel skills
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and desire for advancing the organization
Ability and willingness to work flexible work hours to ensure payroll deadlines are met

Preferred Qualifications:

Ultimate Software (UKG/Ultipro) payroll experience
Experience with a workforce management/labor management systems
Team oriented, collaborative and collegial working style
Open and direct communication style

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$59,630 per year

Experience level

Senior

Location

Chicago, IL

Occupation

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Industry

Payroll Services

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