US Payroll Analyst : Chicago, IL(Hybrid, Local W2 Only)

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Job Title: US Payroll Analyst

Location: Chicago, IL(Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months CTH

Interview: WebEx

Job Description: Contractor US Payroll Analyst
Contractor will be part of a team of 7 and will assist with day-to-day payroll production and the completion of timely, accurate, and compliant payrolls. Contractor will assist with researching and resolving complex/sensitive payroll, employment tax, ACH, and reporting related issues. Contractor will also assist the team with improving/maintaining payroll processes, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations.

Responsibilities:
Performs daily payroll activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll production of assigned payrolls including quarterly and year-end activities.
Reviews payroll adjustment requests to ensure proper authorization and compliance with payroll policies, federal, state, and local tax regulations. Advises management of appropriate corrective action when an error occurs.
Responds to payroll inquiries to explain pay, adjustments to pay, and impact of policies, tax law and related changes.
Acquires knowledge of other team members' payroll activities and performs back up support as needed.
Analyzes existing policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and regulations. Recommends and implements modifications of existing payroll processes to ensure compliance with requirements.
Works with vendors and/or reviews payroll systems or applications to ensure changes submitted are correctly reflected on the payroll. May be responsible for system/application testing (e.g. WD new releases) where applicable, and may participate in other payroll and process improvements projects.
Conducts a second review on the works of others and train other team members
Researches and monitors regulatory and legislative changes to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Participates in payroll meetings, as necessary.

Qualifications /Experience /Skills:
10 or more years of payroll experience required.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
Must be familiar with all aspects of payroll processing including payroll production, quarterly reconciliations, garnishments, year-end processing, tax filings, etc.
Solid understanding of G/L, payroll accounting, and employment taxes
Experience with International payroll
Attention to detail, ability to work independently and collaboratively, strong organizational skills, and deadline driven
Payroll technical/systems knowledge (e.g., Workday) preferred
Proficient with MS office (i.e., excel)
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
Able to multi-task in a high paced environment
Knowledge of other cross functional areas (i.e., HR, Finance, etc.)
Excellent oral and written communication skills