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16 results for Hr Payroll Manager in Chicago, IL

Human Resources (HR) Director
  • East Chicago, IN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>As Director of Human Resources, you will be essential to an HR and strategic planning process. This role will be heavily engaged with both the direct team and outsourced HR Providers ensuring that talent acquisition, performance management systems and incentive compensation systems are effectively deployed throughout the North America organization. This leader will partner with each of the operating managers to ensure we are driving a positive company culture. The ideal candidate will be strategic, business focused, and hands-on support. Must have manufacturing experience. This position is on-site 5 days a week. Client offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and bonus. The salary target is $150k-$170k plus bonus.</p><p>Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos</p><p> </p>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Director
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 61.75 - 71.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Director to support a university environment in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a strong HR professional who can manage both complex employee matters and day-to-day HR support, while working effectively in a manual environment. The person in this role must be comfortable stepping into a wide variety of HR situations, providing practical support, building trust quickly, and helping the organization navigate change.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Serve as an HR Business Partner for an assigned client group, providing support across a broad range of HR areas.</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, including complex cases, investigations, documentation, and partnership with legal.</li><li>Lead the ADA reasonable accommodation process from start to finish, including the interactive process and related documentation.</li><li>Advise leaders on performance management, coaching, and performance improvement plans.</li><li>Support workforce planning, reorganizations, and other organizational changes.</li><li>Assist with change management efforts related to implementations.</li><li>Handle both strategic HRBP work and day-to-day HR issues in a non-siloed environment.</li><li>Perform administrative HR work in a highly manual environment with non-integrated systems.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation across HR activities.</li><li>Provide recruiting or offer support as needed.</li><li>Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.</li><li>May provide guidance to HR Managers, depending on business need.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>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.<strong>                                   </strong></p><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><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone&#39;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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities                                         </strong></p><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><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-08-25T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Recruiter
  • Saint Charles, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Recruiter to join our client&#39;s team in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role will lead day-to-day recruiting activities, from identifying strong talent to guiding candidates through interviews, offers, and onboarding steps. The ideal candidate brings a proactive sourcing mindset, strong coordination skills, and a solid understanding of compliant recruiting practices in a corporate environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate resumes and employment applications to identify candidates whose background aligns with open positions</p><p>• Coordinate interview scheduling and serve as a point of contact between applicants and hiring managers throughout the selection process</p><p>• Keep applicant tracking system records organized, accurate, and current to support efficient recruiting operations</p><p>• Create and manage job advertisements while contributing to efforts that strengthen the company’s employer presence in the market</p><p>• Prepare and extend employment offers and assist with pre-start activities, including onboarding coordination</p><p>• Apply company guidelines and employment law considerations to ensure recruiting activities are conducted appropriately</p><p>• Monitor recruiting performance indicators such as time-to-fill, pipeline movement, and source effectiveness to support staffing decisions</p>
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Palatine, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>·        Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</p><p>·        Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</p><p>·        Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</p><p>·        Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</p><p>·        Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</p><p>·        Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</p><p>·        Maintain employee payroll files</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • South Elgin, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.9135 - 31.163 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to provide dependable payroll and administrative support for a growing restaurant organization in South Elgin, Illinois. This Part-time Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage multi-state payroll activities with precision while balancing related onboarding and office support tasks. The role will help maintain timely, accurate pay practices across several payroll groups and contribute to a smooth employee experience in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee recurring payroll processing for multiple pay groups and legal entities, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Review payroll data across several states to verify compliance, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission.</p><p>• Investigate and correct payment exceptions such as returned transactions, direct deposit problems, and payroll adjustments.</p><p>• Conduct routine audits, reconcile payroll records, and implement corrections when timekeeping or pay data is inaccurate.</p><p>• Prepare, import, and upload payroll files into the payroll platform while maintaining organized supporting documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate tip distribution details and validate daily punch information received from operations teams for accurate payroll calculations.</p><p>• Support new employee setup by entering payroll-related employee information and assisting with onboarding administration.</p><p>• Provide additional administrative assistance through tasks such as recruiting support, document management, check handling, and mail distribution.</p><p>• Partner with field and operations teams to confirm timekeeping accuracy and gather information needed to complete each payroll cycle.</p>
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a healthcare organization in Downers Grove, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is designed to provide dependable payroll coverage during a leave period and is expected to begin shortly after Labor Day. The assignment is anticipated to run for approximately 3–4 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs. The ideal candidate will bring strong Paycom expertise, multi-state payroll knowledge, and the ability to step in quickly to keep payroll operations accurate, compliant, and on schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee biweekly payroll processing for approximately 130 employees, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and within established deadlines.<br>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states and support payroll needs for five separate business entities.<br>• Use Paycom to enter, audit, and maintain payroll data while keeping employee records current and organized.<br>• Examine payroll details for inconsistencies, investigate issues, and correct errors before finalizing each payroll cycle.<br>• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to help maintain full compliance in all processing activities.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and provide timely support to resolve pay-related concerns.<br>• Protect sensitive employee and compensation information by handling records with a high level of confidentiality.<br>• Provide assistance with benefits-related tasks and additional human resources support when needed.<br>• Partner with team members during onboarding and knowledge transfer to ensure a smooth handoff and continuity of payroll operations.
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p>The best way to beat the heat is in a new role that pays more!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>o Process payroll for nine entities within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</p><p>o  Review and validate timekeeping, earnings, deductions, benefits, and adjustments prior to final submission.</p><p>o  Maintain payroll records and support payroll onboarding/offboarding activities.</p><p>o Reconcile the payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger for all entities. o Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.</p><p>o  Investigate and resolve discrepancies in partnership with the Accounting/Finance team.</p><p>o Remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes accurately and on schedule.</p><p>o  Prepare and submit government reporting and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.</p><p>o  Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.</p><p>o  Set up payroll in new states, if required.</p><p>o Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements, including W-2s and other payroll-related filings.</p><p>o  Prepare annual W-2 reconciliations for tax workpapers.</p><p>o  Generate customized payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership as needed.</p><p>o Maximize functionality and efficiency within ADP Workforce Now.</p><p>o  Identify opportunities for process enhancements that improve payroll accuracy, controls, and operating efficiency.</p><p>o  Administer Concur and ensure efficient processing of employee reimbursements.</p><p>o  Support audits and special projects as needed.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-08-25T00:00:00Z
Sr. HR Generalist
  • Cicero, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p> </p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Contract HR Operations Specialist / HR Generalist</strong> for <strong>2-3 months engagement</strong> to provide tactical HR support and help shift administrative responsibilities away from HR leadership so they can focus on more strategic priorities. This role is best suited for someone with strong <strong>HR operations/generalist experience</strong>, hands-on <strong>Workday expertise</strong>, and the ability to work effectively with both senior leadership and frontline/manufacturing employees.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Manage <strong>HRIS transactions in Workday</strong>, including: </p><ul><li>Creating requisitions</li><li>Processing job changes</li><li>Supporting employee movement workflows</li><li>Assisting with recall-from-layoff transactions</li><li>Following established scripts and SOPs for consistency and accuracy</li><li>Assist with <strong>exit interviews</strong> and related offboarding processes</li><li>Handle <strong>fraudulent unemployment claims</strong> in ADP by collecting and submitting required information</li><li>Gather information related to employee complaints and escalate appropriately to HR leadership</li><li>Support common policy and employee questions, including leave-related inquiries, within a unionized employee population</li><li> Partner with HR leadership and the HR Business Partner to ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 34 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of 101 to 500 employees in Bloomingdale, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an HR specialist with strong payroll administration experience, including multi-state processing and benefits coordination. The person in this role will help maintain compliance, resolve payroll-related issues, and contribute to a smooth employee experience through dependable payroll support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring wages, deductions, and taxes are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.<br>• Maintain payroll records and employee data in ADP Workforce Now, keeping information current, accurate, and aligned with company policies.<br>• Review payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit deductions to ensure all updates are reflected properly.<br>• Support benefits administration activities by coordinating enrollments, updates, and payroll-related deductions for eligible employees.<br>• Investigate payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Reconcile payroll reports, verify tax withholdings, and assist with audit-ready documentation to support compliance requirements.<br>• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to improve payroll accuracy, streamline routine processes, and support any system-related payroll updates when needed.
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Cicero, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an HR Generalist to support our nonprofit client based in Cicero, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance employee support, daily HR operations, and consistent administrative follow-through. The role will contribute to onboarding, benefits coordination, employee relations, and HR data management while helping maintain a responsive and organized HR function. This position is fully on site and could potentially go contract to hire! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide day-to-day HR support by addressing employee questions, explaining policies, and helping resolve workplace concerns in a timely and thorough manner.</p><p>• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including preparing documentation, guiding orientation steps, and ensuring required records are completed accurately.</p><p>• Administer core HR processes and maintain personnel documentation to support compliance, organization, and efficient workflow across the department.</p><p>• Assist with benefits-related activities by supporting enrollments, answering employee questions, and helping manage updates connected to coverage and eligibility.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee information within the HRIS to promote data accuracy, proper recordkeeping, and reliable reporting.</p><p>• Partner with managers and internal teams to support employee relations matters and encourage consistent application of company practices.</p><p>• Prepare HR forms, letters, and other administrative materials while tracking deadlines and following through on routine personnel actions.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements and support HR-related operational changes when needed as part of ongoing departmental priorities.</p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a skilled <strong>Payroll &amp; Benefits Administrator</strong> for an exciting opportunity with our client. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS systems. The Payroll &amp; Benefits Administrator will manage bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees, administer employee benefits, support audits, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees, including garnishments, levies, and other payroll deductions.</li><li>Review, audit, and maintain employee timecards, including overtime, schedules, and PTO usage.</li><li>Serve as the subject matter expert for Paylocity or a similar HRIS/payroll system, resolving payroll and timekeeping discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and support year-end processing, audits, and applicable filings.</li><li>Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, life events, open enrollment, and terminations.</li><li>Reconcile benefit invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and coordinate with vendors to ensure effective service delivery.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by HR leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Part-time Payroll Processor
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Part-time Payroll Processor to support a non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on accurate bi-weekly payroll administration across multiple states while ensuring compliance with payroll policies and deadlines. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, works confidently in Paycor, and can manage payroll activities with consistency and precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees in multiple states with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Use Paycor to manage payroll transactions, update employee information, and generate payroll-related reports as needed.<br>• Respond to payroll questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and attentive manner.<br>• Monitor compliance with state and federal payroll requirements, including tax withholdings and payroll deductions.<br>• Partner with internal teams to collect, verify, and enter payroll changes such as hours, pay adjustments, and status updates.
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Workday Financial Systems Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 160000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$165,000 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation and deployment of the Workday Financials products (Core Fins, Procurement, Expense, Accounting Center/Prism)</li><li>Own continued day to day operations of tenant including but not limited to administration, configuration enhancements and deployment of new modules and futures of the product post go-live. </li><li>Be the primary point of contact for all Workday Fins matters and partner with the HRIS manager on the consolidated Workday system strategy.</li><li>Support finance and accounting team with developing Workday reporting environment</li><li>Lead the semi-annual process to review and prepare for new Workday releases</li><li>Manage Workday integrations to internally developed policy administration system, external claims system, banking partners and other third party systems. </li><li>Coordinate work with external vendors in support of the Workday tenant.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager( hybrid)
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><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&#39;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><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Excellent benefits including medical, dental, PTO and bonus structure.</p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z