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Payroll Specialist

Grayson Search Partners
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Payroll Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and processing the company’s payroll functions, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. This role requires a keen eye for detail, knowledge of payroll systems, and knowledge of applicable labor laws and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

Payroll Processing :

Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accurate calculations of hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.

  • Input, verify, and update payroll information in payroll software.

Compliance & Reporting :

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.

  • Generate and submit payroll tax filings (e.g., 941, state tax returns, etc.).
  • Prepare reports such as payroll summaries, tax reports, and employee earnings.
  • Employee Records :

    Maintain accurate and confidential records of employee compensation, deductions, and benefits.

  • Update employee records for new hires, terminations, promotions, and changes in salary or benefits.
  • Issue Resolution :

    Address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll issues or questions in a timely manner.

  • Work with HR and accounting departments to handle payroll errors, adjustments, or disputes.
  • Payroll Audits :

    Conduct regular audits of payroll to ensure accuracy.

  • Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll processes.
  • Confidentiality and Security :

    Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding employee payroll information.

  • Ensure payroll data is securely stored and accessed only by authorized personnel.
  • Technology & Systems :

    Manage and troubleshoot payroll software systems.

  • Stay updated on advancements in payroll technology and recommend system improvements when necessary.
  • Qualifications :
  • Education :
  • Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

  • Experience :
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in payroll processing or a related field.

  • ADP Workforce Now software experience.
  • Skills and Competencies :
  • Payroll laws, tax regulations, and labor laws.

  • High attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • Communication skills to interact with employees and other departments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software.
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