Payroll Specialist

CFS • Chicago, IL, US • 1d ago

Payroll Specialist

Salary: $75,000 – $95,000

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of payroll operations and play a key role in supporting HR initiatives across the company. This Payroll Specialist will handle all aspects of payroll processing—including data accuracy, compliance, reporting, and employee support—ensuring precision, confidentiality, and timeliness in every cycle. With strong cross-functional exposure, the Payroll Specialist will partner closely with HR and Accounting to streamline processes and deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

Why This Payroll Specialist Opportunity Stands Out:

• Highly visible Payroll Specialist role with direct collaboration across HR, Accounting, and operations
• Opportunity to take ownership of payroll processes while contributing to broader HR initiatives
• Supportive, team-focused environment that values clear communication and continuous improvement
• Stable organization with strong leadership and room for long-term professional growth
• Mix of payroll processing, employee interaction, and administrative HR responsibilities for a dynamic workload

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist:

• Accurately process and maintain all payroll data—including rates, deductions, bonuses, and time-off entries—as the Payroll Specialist
• Ensure proper application of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and company contributions
• Provide timely reports to Accounting to support accurate general ledger entries
• Address employee payroll questions with professionalism, confidentiality, and prompt follow-up
• As the Payroll Specialist, assist with onboarding, new hire documentation, and benefits enrollment activities
• Maintain employee records, update HR systems (including Paylocity), and monitor attendance data
• Support annual open enrollment, workers’ compensation claims, and OSHA recordkeeping requirements
• Contribute to HR initiatives such as policy updates, employee handbooks, and company event coordination
• Help ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and internal standards, consistent with the expectations of an effective Payroll Specialist

Ideal Background for the Payroll Specialist:

• Associate’s degree or 5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
• Bilingual in Spanish is a strong plus
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse workforce
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Paylocity experience preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage sensitive information, and occasionally support needs outside regular business hours
• Candidates with experience in public accounting or public-accounting-style environments are highly valued, as those backgrounds often bring disciplined processes, documentation rigor, and strong compliance awareness to the Payroll Specialist role

If you’re a Payroll Specialist seeking a role that blends ownership, visibility, and meaningful HR impact, this opportunity offers a rewarding next step.

$75,000 – $95,000

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