10 Results for Hr Payroll Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Payroll Specialist

Bolingbrook, IL
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong Paychex expertise, thrives in a detail-driven environment, and can manage multiple payroll schedules with confidence. The role focuses on full-cycle payroll processing across salaried and plant employee groups while maintaining compliance and precision in every pay cycle. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll accurately for employees across different pay groups, including biweekly salaried staff and weekly plant teams. • Manage payroll activities within Paychex, ensuring employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax details are maintained correctly. • Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll is finalized. • Support a highly manual payroll environment by organizing payroll inputs, validating calculations, and maintaining strong documentation. • Administer payroll for a multi-state employee population while following applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping and compensation information needed for timely payroll submission. • Produce payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and other recordkeeping requirements. • Contribute to payroll process continuity and support system-related payroll activities as needed within the department.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Arlington Heights, IL
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in Arlington Heights, Illinois in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports payroll operations for a mid-sized employee population while also contributing to accounting and administrative activities on a part-time schedule of approximately 24 hours per week. Responsibilities:• Manage biweekly payroll processing for roughly 100 employees, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.• Alternate between payroll-focused duties and accounting support based on a rotating weekly workflow.• Examine time records, resolve discrepancies, and enter off-cycle or manual payroll updates when needed.• Prepare and maintain payroll documentation, accrual tracking, and reporting records for internal use and compliance purposes.• Handle accounts payable tasks by entering invoices, organizing payment records, and keeping vendor information current.• Support accounts receivable activities by assisting with deposits, billing, collections follow-up, and monitoring outstanding balances for leadership review.• Complete high-volume data entry and provide general administrative assistance to the finance and office teams as priorities shift.• Uphold financial procedures, protect confidential employee and company information, and contribute clerical support such as filing, report preparation, and document handling.• Participate in onsite training during the onboarding period and adapt to evolving responsibilities as the position expands over time.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Downers Grove, IL
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Temporary to Hire
29.6875 - 34.375 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports accurate semi-monthly payroll processing across a multi-state workforce while also contributing to select accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll compliance knowledge, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and care. Responsibilities:• Review timekeeping records submitted by multiple locations, validate accuracy, and coordinate with managers to correct missing or inconsistent entries before payroll is finalized.• Administer semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and commission-based employees in a high-volume, multi-state environment using ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform.• Apply and maintain correct withholdings and deductions, including federal, state, and local taxes, benefit elections, wage garnishments, and other payroll-related adjustments.• Investigate payroll variances, reconcile payroll-related accounts, and resolve issues that affect employee pay or payroll balancing.• Respond to employee questions related to earnings, deductions, direct deposit, accruals, and payroll transactions in a timely and attentive manner.• Manage garnishment activity from setup through ongoing processing, while communicating required information to employees, agencies, and internal stakeholders.• Research tax registration requirements in new jurisdictions and gather documentation needed to establish employer payroll tax accounts.• Partner with government agencies and internal teams to resolve payroll tax discrepancies, support filings, and help maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Generate payroll and accounting reports, complete employment verification requests, and assist with general accounting tasks such as accounts payable support and reconciliations as needed. The salary range for this position is $27/hr to $31.25/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
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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 heat 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.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Lisle, IL
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a steel manufacturing organization in Lisle, Illinois on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position supports a complex payroll accounting environment with a strong emphasis on reconciliation, audit review, payroll reporting, and financial accuracy across multiple entities. The role also contributes to selected payroll processing activities while helping address outstanding payroll work tied to post-acquisition catch-up efforts. Responsibilities:• Validate payroll calculations by reviewing employee time and pay data to confirm accurate earnings and deductions.• Reconcile payroll results to year-end reporting, including W-2 balances, and investigate variances through detailed audit work.• Examine employee tax information and assist with payroll tax analysis to support compliant reporting.• Contribute to backlog reduction efforts related to acquisition-driven payroll cleanup and reconciliation activities.• Provide payroll accounting support across 23 payroll groups, ensuring timely review and issue resolution.• Perform payroll-related cash balancing and general ledger reconciliation for transactions spanning 9 companies.• Produce and evaluate payroll reports using Cognos Analytics to identify discrepancies, trends, and outstanding items.• Apply accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits, to payroll entries, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy.• Process payroll for two smaller business units while coordinating with stakeholders to clear exceptions promptly. The hourly pay range for this position is $33 to $40/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 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]. Role Overview:Primary responsibility for the oversight, governance, and execution of payroll operations across non-US jurisdictions. This role ensures compliant, accurate, and timely payroll processing while managing complex cross-border matters such as expatriate payrolls, tax protection, and multi-country reporting. This position serves as the central point of coordination for internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal) and external payroll providers for all cross-border and non-US payroll-related matters, ensuring alignment with global payroll strategy, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. Job Description:<ul><li>Ensure end-to-end payroll processing for Canada and APAC</li><li>Coordinate with European colleagues to ensure consistency in all global payrolls</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution, including earnings, deductions, statutory filings, payments, and income allocations</li><li>Monitor payroll calendars and coordinate multi-country payroll cycles</li><li>Lead payroll support for internally mobile employees, including cross-border travel, expatriates, split payrolls, and tax gross-up calculations</li><li>Partner with Global Mobility and Tax to ensure alignment on cross-border compliance and reporting</li><li>Prepare IRS Forms 1042/1042-S, treaty-based return filings, and other similar tax forms</li><li>Coordinate with Tax on ad-hoc cross-border matters, such as strategic opportunities, expansion and permanent establishment analyses</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance over payroll processes</li><li>Establish and maintain standardized global payroll policies, procedures and documentation</li><li>Drive process improvements, automation and harmonization across jurisdictions</li><li>Assemble clear and concise workpapers</li><li>Respond to inquiries from tax authorities</li><li>Assist in various payroll-related tasks with a great attitude and willingness to contribute</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Franklin Park, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 52000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $52,000 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]. Job Description:We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our Accounting/Finance team in Franklin Park, IL. This role is essential in supporting the daily financial operations of the company through accurate data entry, efficient administrative support, and reliable backup across accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and thrives in a hands-on environment where accuracy and timeliness are critical. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform daily entry of Accounts Payable (AP) invoices into the ERP system with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Organize and maintain filing of various accounting documents and records.</li><li>Prepare and send remittances to vendors and suppliers.</li><li>Manage office supply inventory, including ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels.</li><li>Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable (AR) data entry as needed.</li><li>Assist with other ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
Our client, a global commercial real estate services firm, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to serve as the primary HR contact for an assigned employee group. This position plays a key role in supporting employees and managers through important moments across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance reviews, promotions, and organizational changes. This is a highly visible, hands-on HR role ideal for someone who builds trust quickly, communicates effectively across all levels of the organization, and takes a proactive approach to solving people-related issues at the source. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers within an assigned client group</li><li>Coach and advise managers through consultation, training, and day-to-day HR guidance</li><li>Support employee relations and performance management matters in partnership with a dedicated Employee Relations team</li><li>Guide employees and managers through key lifecycle events including onboarding, performance reviews, promotions, and other HR milestones</li><li>Support employee groups through periods of transition, growth, and new business startup activities</li><li>Facilitate local and regional employee programs, events, and training initiatives</li><li>Ensure local HR practices and policies align with broader global HR strategy</li><li>Identify recurring workforce issues, determine root causes, and partner with HR operations and specialist teams to improve processes, tools, and policies</li><li>Lead or contribute to HR projects with direct impact on business operations and employee experience</li><li>Promote an inclusive workplace culture that supports belonging and employee engagement</li></ul>
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Hammond, IN
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations in Hammond, Indiana. This role will partner with employees and leaders across the organization to strengthen employee relations, coordinate onboarding activities, and maintain accurate personnel data and benefits administration. The ideal candidate brings a practical, service-oriented approach to HR while ensuring compliance, consistency, and a positive employee experience. This position reports to the Human Resources Director. The pay target is $80-$85k plus 401(k) health, life insurance, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and PTO. This is on-site M-F Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos Responsibilities:• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and supervisors, addressing workplace questions, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters.• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including documentation, orientation support, and timely system setup.• Administer employee benefits activities such as enrollments, updates, and responses to routine benefit-related inquiries.• Maintain accurate employee records within HR information systems and ensure data integrity across HR processes.• Support daily HR administration, including personnel documentation, status changes, and compliance-related recordkeeping.• Utilize UKG Pro and UKG Ready to manage employee information, track HR transactions, and produce reports as needed.• Partner with management to support consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.• Assist with HR process improvements and operational updates, including changes to systems or internal workflows when required.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and compliant payroll operations for a dynamic organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role is suited for someone who combines deep technical payroll knowledge with strong judgment, responsiveness, and the ability to lead in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted point of contact for payroll matters while partnering across teams to strengthen controls, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement. Responsibilities:• Direct the complete payroll cycle across recurring pay schedules, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on time.• Examine payroll data, reports, and supporting records to catch inconsistencies early and resolve issues before final processing.• Administer payroll-related obligations such as tax reporting, garnishments, benefit deductions, and other employee compensation transactions.• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour standards and applicable tax requirements.• Maintain organized payroll documentation, reconcile payroll-related ledger activity, and support month-end and year-end close activities.• Lead annual payroll reporting tasks, including preparation and distribution of W-2s and other required filings.• Serve as a primary resource for employees and managers by addressing questions related to pay, withholdings, deductions, and timekeeping.• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, and external providers to resolve payroll matters and improve operational efficiency.• Guide and develop payroll team members through coaching, workload oversight, and performance support.• Review and authorize special payroll items such as adjustments, off-cycle payments, incentive compensation, and bonus payments. Benefits: <ul><li> Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

10 results for Hr Payroll Assistant in Chicago, IL