We are looking for a skilled Payroll Analyst to join our team in Elgin, Illinois. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position within the education sector, offering an excellent opportunity to showcase your payroll expertise while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will excel in managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering outstanding customer service to both employees and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and educating employees and external stakeholders on payroll policies, laws, and agreements. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues within HR, payroll, and time & attendance systems, maintaining accurate and reliable data. • Process bi-weekly batch imports for faculty contracts, including adjustments and balancing contract amounts. • Reconcile and submit files to the State University Retirement System, conducting research and calculations for adjustments as needed. • Develop and publish payroll-related updates and resources on web-based communication platforms. • Prepare and distribute quarterly and year-end payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax filing deadlines. • Respond to requests for payroll-related information or documentation from internal and external parties. • Audit payroll transactions for accuracy and adherence to legal, policy, and union contract standards. • Serve as the acting Senior Director during their absence and provide backup support to the Payroll Specialist during peak workloads. • Identify and implement improvements to payroll system processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll for organizations with 500+ employees. • Expertise in multi-state payroll processing, ensuring compliance with various state regulations. • Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now for payroll management and data processing. • Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and union contract administration. • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling payroll data and reports. • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex payroll system issues. • Excellent communication skills for providing clear and effective support to employees and external stakeholders. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

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Elgin, IL
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
32.00 - 36.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Analyst to join our team in Elgin, Illinois. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position within the education sector, offering an excellent opportunity to showcase your payroll expertise while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will excel in managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering outstanding customer service to both employees and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and educating employees and external stakeholders on payroll policies, laws, and agreements. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues within HR, payroll, and time & attendance systems, maintaining accurate and reliable data. • Process bi-weekly batch imports for faculty contracts, including adjustments and balancing contract amounts. • Reconcile and submit files to the State University Retirement System, conducting research and calculations for adjustments as needed. • Develop and publish payroll-related updates and resources on web-based communication platforms. • Prepare and distribute quarterly and year-end payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax filing deadlines. • Respond to requests for payroll-related information or documentation from internal and external parties. • Audit payroll transactions for accuracy and adherence to legal, policy, and union contract standards. • Serve as the acting Senior Director during their absence and provide backup support to the Payroll Specialist during peak workloads. • Identify and implement improvements to payroll system processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
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