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Payroll Analyst

Location : Chicago, IL - Downtown near Union Station - easy walk!

Payroll Analyst - Key Responsibilities :

Process end-to-end payroll in Workday for 7K employees (including quarterly and year-end activities).
Review payroll adjustments for authorization, compliance with policies, and tax regulations.
Respond to payroll inquiries, explain pay adjustments, and educate on policy changes.
Provide backup support for team members and collaborate on payroll process improvements.
Analyze payroll policies to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws.
Test and review payroll system changes, including Workday releases and payroll improvements.

Payroll Analyst - Required Qualifications :

3 Years WORKDAY payroll a MUST

8 years of overall payroll experience.

Expertise in federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Proficient in payroll production, garnishments, year-end processing, and tax filings.

Strong understanding of payroll accounting and employment taxes.

Experience with International payroll (Canada experience a plus).

Solid technical knowledge of Workday and payroll systems.

Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Payroll Analyst - Ideal Candidate :

Experience in a high-volume payroll environment (7K employees, ideally 10K).

Strong understanding and useage of Workday

Ability to recommend and implement process improvements.

LOND term Contractor Role within a team of 7, supporting North America payroll operations.

Apply now!!! ($56-60 / hr)

Salary : $56 - $60

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