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Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Key Responsibilities The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul>
2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:· Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities· Calculating commission payments· Efficiently perform all necessary functions to process in-house payroll in a timely fashion. This includes but is not limited to analyzing, preparing, and submitting payroll data for all employees, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings· Administer and evaluate timesheets and resolve any timesheet discrepancies· Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices and procedures· Resolve payroll issues· Uphold payroll policies to staff· Process quarterly, fiscal and calendar year-end reports and assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting· Plan direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure payroll deliverables are completed on time and within budget
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Key Responsibilities The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates. <ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul>
2026-04-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Itasca, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
33 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Part Time Payroll / Benefits Administrator to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis in Itasca, Illinois. This role involves managing payroll tasks for a mid-sized employee base while contributing to benefits reviews and supporting new team member onboarding. If you have a strong background in payroll systems and are skilled in multi-state payroll processing, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for approximately 40 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. • Review and analyze U.S. employee benefits to maintain alignment with company policies. • Support onboarding activities, including conducting orientations for new team members. • Manage and process commission plans for eligible employees. • Collaborate with other team members to address payroll-related inquiries and provide timely resolutions. • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and company-specific requirements. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to execute payroll operations efficiently. • Maintain accurate records and documentation for payroll and benefits processes.
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Northbrook, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality while supporting employee inquiries related to compensation. This is a long-term contract position that offers an opportunity to contribute to smooth payroll operations and compliance with all relevant regulations. Responsibilities: • Verify employee timesheets to ensure accurate documentation of hours worked. • Enter payroll data into spreadsheets and databases with precision and attention to detail. • Manage direct deposit requests, update banking information, and ensure timely payment processing. • Process paper checks and ensure proper documentation and signatures are completed before distribution. • Adjust payroll for bonuses, raises, commissions, and other compensation changes with accurate calculations. • Handle wage garnishments, ensuring deductions comply with legal requirements. • Maintain payroll records, including tax withholdings, employee benefits, and garnishments, ensuring compliance. • Generate and deliver payroll reports for management and internal departments, supporting audits and accounting functions. • Address employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, deductions, and related matters with professionalism. • Uphold confidentiality and compliance standards when managing sensitive payroll information.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary to Hire
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
Our client is undergoing a major payroll transformation and is seeking a highly analytical, self-sufficient payroll professional to help stabilize and improve U.S. payroll operations. This is a critical hire for a team in transition, with an immediate need for someone who can step in, assess current processes, and drive payroll accuracy and compliance with minimal training.This is not a payroll data entry role. The ideal candidate will bring recent, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN), strong systems aptitude, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to identify issues, improve workflows, and support a broader payroll modernization effort. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Support and help streamline U.S. payroll operations during a period of transition</li><li>Ensure payroll processes align with tax compliance requirements and payroll regulations</li><li>Partner on payroll remediation efforts tied to audit findings, tax notices, and compliance gaps</li><li>Work across payroll systems including ADP Workforce Now, UKG, SAP, and SAP SuccessFactors</li><li>Analyze payroll data for accuracy, trends, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities</li><li>Use advanced Excel functions to transform, validate, and reconcile payroll data</li><li>Support union payroll considerations and multi-state payroll compliance</li><li>Quickly learn new systems and adapt to changing processes and priorities</li><li>Help create structure and stability within a team that is evolving rapidly</li></ul>
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. The best way to beat the cold is in a new role that pays more! Key Responsibilities: o Process payroll for nine entities within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.o Review and validate timekeeping, earnings, deductions, benefits, and adjustments prior to final submission.o Maintain payroll records and support payroll onboarding/offboarding activities.o Reconcile the payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger for all entities. o Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.o Investigate and resolve discrepancies in partnership with the Accounting/Finance team.o Remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes accurately and on schedule.o Prepare and submit government reporting and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.o Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.o Set up payroll in new states, if required.o Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements, including W-2s and other payroll-related filings.o Prepare annual W-2 reconciliations for tax workpapers.o Generate customized payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership as needed.o Maximize functionality and efficiency within ADP Workforce Now.o Identify opportunities for process enhancements that improve payroll accuracy, controls, and operating efficiency.o Administer Concur and ensure efficient processing of employee reimbursements.o Support audits and special projects as needed.
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Saint Charles, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing team in Illinois in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position supports a diverse client base by managing payroll operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing reporting documents that help businesses stay compliant and organized. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong accounting awareness, and confidence working with client information in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Manage recurring payroll cycles for multiple business clients, ensuring accurate and timely completion of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly pay runs.• Collect and review payroll data from clients, verify pay details such as earnings, deductions, overtime, and bonuses, and enter information into the appropriate systems.• Respond to client questions related to payroll activity, pay records, tax items, and processing concerns with professionalism and accuracy.• Prepare payroll tax filings and related documentation for agencies, while supporting required monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting deliverables.• Maintain and update employee compensation details, benefit deductions, wage rates, and onboarding records to support accurate payroll administration.• Perform bookkeeping activities for assigned clients, including recording bank and credit card transactions and generating financial statements for review.• Reconcile accounts to identify discrepancies, correct posting issues, and support accurate financial reporting.• Assist with after-the-fact payroll processing and contribute to additional compliance tasks such as sales tax reporting as training progresses.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Coordinator of Payroll

Crystal Lake, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Coordinator of Payroll to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a college environment in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This is a Contract position responsible for managing bi-weekly payroll activities, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring adherence to applicable tax and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, multi-state payroll administration, and payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit transactions are completed correctly and on schedule • Review and complete payroll corrections such as retroactive payments, manual checks, voided payments, reissued checks, gross-up calculations, and deposit reversals as needed • Set up and maintain payroll earning and deduction codes for items including benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, deferred compensation, and union-related withholdings • Oversee payroll schedules, key processing dates, and submission deadlines to keep payroll operations running smoothly and on time • Prepare, reconcile, and submit required payroll tax filings, unemployment reports, workers’ compensation reporting, and year-end documents including W-2s • Monitor payroll practices for compliance with federal and state regulations, retirement plan rules, and other statutory requirements affecting employee pay • Administer wage garnishments and other required or voluntary deductions while confirming accurate calculation, withholding, and remittance • Maintain payroll-related tax and unemployment accounts for employees working in multiple states, including remote work jurisdictions where registration is required • Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, support reporting activities, and uphold documentation retention standards in line with regulatory guidelines
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Benefits and Payroll Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34.2 - 39.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Benefits and Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and employee benefits for a large, multi-state workforce. This role requires expertise in managing payroll processes for over 500 employees and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This is a long-term contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and audit payroll for US, Canada, and UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with respective local laws and deadlines</li><li>Administer all aspects of benefits including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, commuter, and ancillary programs in coordination with a benefits broker</li><li>Oversee benefits enrollment, open enrollment, changes, and terminations, supporting employees with questions and escalated appeals</li><li>Manage and approve benefits invoices and collaborate with finance on timely payments and reconciliation</li><li>Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and international payroll and benefits regulations, including 401(k) administration, nondiscrimination testing, and recordkeeping</li><li>Transition payroll and benefits administration from external consultants to an internal process, supporting knowledge transfer and documentation</li><li>Collaborate with HR Director to identify process improvements, clean up legacy processes, and streamline workflows</li><li>Generate required reports as needed for HR, finance, audits, and compliance purposes</li></ul>
2026-04-14T00:00:00Z

Global Payroll Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
55.4135 - 64.163 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Global Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce. This is a contract-to-permanent position located in Chicago, Illinois, within the detail-oriented services industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex payroll systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: • Manage full-cycle payroll processing for a multi-state workforce exceeding 500 employees. • Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution, including tax filings and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to streamline payroll operations and maintain data integrity. • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll discrepancies and improve processes. • Handle payroll audits and reporting to ensure transparency and accuracy. • Oversee the implementation of payroll policies and procedures across global operations. • Monitor changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance. • Provide leadership and guidance to the payroll team, fostering development and growth. • Analyze payroll metrics and generate insights for process optimization. • Assist with onboarding new employees regarding payroll policies and procedures.
2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Des Plaines, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
Hybrid -Accounts Payable Management position to lead and manage the accounts payable team. Seeking individual Degreed Accounts Payable manager who can work to implement and look at best practices for nationwide growing organization . High volume department. Hybrid opportunity -email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle at 630-368-1175. <ul><li>Develop and implement effective accounts payable policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor inquiries.</li><li>Monitor KPI's for accuracy, invoice accuracy, aging reports, and cash flow projections,</li><li>interact cross functionally to create efficiencies and continue to assist with process and innovation.</li><li>Lead the implementation of best practices accounts payable automation tools, systems,</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and team building as well as supervisory skills.</li><li>Proficiency in accounts payable software </li><li>Oversee the management of vendors. Look at best practices for accounts payable processes, invoice approval, vendor on boarding and payment resolutions.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills for efficiencies of the department, identify trends and thoughtful analysis on accounts payable function .</li></ul> Excellent benefits including medical, dental, PTO and bonus structure.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Des Plaines, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to support high-volume invoice operations for a Contract position based in Rosemont, Illinois. This role focuses on reviewing vendor invoices, coordinating approvals, and maintaining accurate payment records while meeting established service expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in resolving discrepancies, and a consistent approach to working within defined accounts payable procedures. Responsibilities:• Process invoices for an assigned group of vendors and ensure entries are completed accurately and on schedule.• Review invoice details for completeness, proper documentation, and potential duplicate submissions before payment is issued.• Apply established invoice naming standards and confirm the correct general ledger coding is included prior to approval routing.• Send invoices to the appropriate approvers and follow up as needed to keep processing timelines on track.• Investigate payment variances, missing information, and other exceptions by following standard procedures and escalating nonstandard requests to A/P leadership.• Record vendor credits promptly and verify that open invoices are available to offset credit balances appropriately.• Monitor work quality to reduce processing errors and take corrective action when discrepancies are identified.• Research overdue balances and communicate with relevant parties regarding outstanding payment issues.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Systems Administrator

Schaumburg, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
55 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing enterprise systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high performance across a variety of platforms. Responsibilities: • Manage and administer Windows Server environments, including updates, upgrades, and virtual machine maintenance. • Support and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) in hybrid identity setups. • Provide troubleshooting and end-user support for PCs, including hardware and software issues on Intune-managed endpoints. • Oversee Windows desktop support and ensure smooth operations across the organization. • Assist with virtualization platforms such as VMware and other hypervisor environments. • Monitor and manage Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault-based backup infrastructure. • Contribute to endpoint protection operations using platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon or similar. • Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application issues, including those related to cloud-managed networking (Meraki). • Follow established change management and ticketing workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational processes.
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z