NEW JOB OPENING
PAYROLL ANALYST
IN Chicago, IL, USA!

***Only qualified Payroll Analyst candidates located near the Chicago, IL area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***



Required Education:

• Bachelor’s or equal experience



Preferred License/Certification:

• Workday



Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• 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



The Payroll Analyst 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. They will assist with researching and resolving complex/sensitive payroll, employment tax, ACH, and reporting related issues. This Payroll Analyst will also assist the team with improving/maintaining payroll processes, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations.



Payroll Analyst Duties:

• 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.



Industry: Banking or Financial

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Location: Chicago IL, Hybrid

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**