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9 results for Paid Search Specialist in Chicago, IL

Paid Social Strategist

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Contract Social Media Strategist to support a busy marketing team during a leave coverage period. This role is ideal for a hands-on social media professional who brings strong experience in organic social, digital marketing, and paid media, with a particular focus on LinkedIn advertising. This person will act as a key partner to the hiring manager and take ownership of strategy and execution across social channels with minimal oversight. The right candidate is highly organized, performance-driven, and confident managing campaigns from planning through reporting. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead social media strategy and day-to-day execution across LinkedIn and X</li><li>Manage and optimize paid social campaigns, primarily on LinkedIn</li><li>Support promotion of approximately six survey launches running from now through December</li><li>Write and schedule social posts aligned with campaign goals and brand standards</li><li>Develop creative assets using Canva or coordinate production with internal creative teams</li><li>Monitor campaign performance and make data-driven optimizations</li><li>Track, analyze, and report on campaign results, including ROI and performance insights</li><li>Partner with internal and global stakeholders to support launches and promotional initiatives</li><li>Coordinate timelines, workflows, and approvals across cross-functional teams</li></ul>Project ScopeThis contract role will focus on executing social and paid media efforts tied to multiple survey launches over the coming months. Responsibilities include campaign planning, copywriting, creative coordination, scheduling, paid execution, optimization, stakeholder collaboration, and reporting. Team Environment<ul><li>Collaborate with a broader global social and creative team</li><li>Work cross-functionally with editorial, product marketing, recruiting, and digital support resources</li></ul>
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Web Content Specialist

Lake Forest, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Web Content Specialist to join our team in Mettawa, Illinois. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the digital presence of multiple brand websites. This position combines technical expertise with a keen eye for quality assurance and a curiosity for leveraging emerging technologies. Responsibilities: • Publish and update web content across multiple brand websites using enterprise-level platforms such as Adobe or Optimizely. • Build and configure landing pages, product detail pages, campaign assets, and navigational elements in alignment with established brand and UX standards. • Conduct thorough quality assurance checks to ensure content accuracy, compliance, and adherence to organizational standards. • Manage digital assets, including image optimization, metadata tagging, and file organization within the designated systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fulfill content requests and support marketing and e-commerce initiatives. • Monitor and analyze site performance and user engagement to identify opportunities for improvement. • Utilize AI tools and automation technologies to streamline routine tasks and enhance content quality. • Stay updated on compliance requirements and ensure all web content aligns with organizational policies. • Participate in ongoing training led by the Web Team Lead to continuously refine technical skills. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to web content publishing and site functionality.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Sales Specialist

Downers Grove, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
31.5115 - 36.487 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a motivated Sales Specialist to join a scientific services organization in Downers Grove, Illinois. This Contract to permanent opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys building client relationships, generating new business, and working in a fast-moving B2B environment. The role offers the chance to support commercial growth while collaborating closely with internal teams in a detail-oriented, science-focused setting. Responsibilities:• Build product and service knowledge across the company’s scientific testing solutions so you can confidently guide prospective clients.• Maintain accurate sales activity, prospect details, customer communications, sample information, and opportunity updates within the CRM, preferably HubSpot.• Create and grow a healthy pipeline by identifying promising leads and moving them steadily through each stage of the sales cycle.• Connect with prospective customers to learn about their business needs and recommend service options that align with their goals.• Investigate leads from marketing efforts and other inbound channels to personalize outreach and improve conversion potential.• Track industry developments, competitor activity, and market direction to support informed sales conversations and positioning.• Pursue new business through proactive outreach efforts, including cold calling and other outbound engagement strategies.• Contribute to broader sales and business development efforts by assisting with additional tasks that support team objectives. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $69,000. 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.
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Digital Image Specialist

Wood Dale, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
37 - 43 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Image Specialist for a full-time, 6-week contract supporting a fast-paced website build. This is a highly executional, production-focused role with a strong emphasis on image sourcing, selection, resizing, organization, and batch processing. The ideal candidate is a seasoned production design professional with strong agency experience, excellent design judgment, and the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment. What You’ll Be Doing:<ul><li>Manage and prepare a large volume of website imagery, including 500+ images</li><li>Source and select stock photography aligned with project needs</li><li>Resize images into multiple web-ready formats and dimensions</li><li>Execute batch processing workflows efficiently and accurately</li><li>Maintain strong file naming conventions, asset organization, and folder structure</li><li>Ensure all image assets are properly prepared for web production</li><li>Work closely with one key stakeholder while operating independently with minimal direction</li></ul>Day-to-Day Responsibilities:<ul><li>Hands-on image production for a website build</li><li>Stock image research and visual selection</li><li>Image resizing and formatting across multiple specs</li><li>Batch editing and file processing</li><li>Asset management, organization, and quality control</li><li>Moving quickly in a fast-paced environment without extensive creative direction or supporting copy</li></ul>
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Email Marketing Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
36 - 42 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Email Marketing Manager to lead targeted digital outreach efforts for a Long-term Contract opportunity in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This role will focus on building effective email strategies, producing compelling campaign assets, and partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver high-impact communications. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with email marketing platforms, strong design awareness, and the ability to manage campaigns within the Salesforce platform. Responsibilities: • Create and oversee email marketing initiatives from planning through deployment, ensuring messages align with business goals and audience needs. • Collaborate with internal teams to gather campaign requirements, refine messaging, and coordinate timely execution. • Develop visually engaging email layouts that support brand standards and improve recipient engagement. • Use email marketing platforms to build, schedule, test, and launch campaigns with accuracy and attention to detail. • Manage campaign activity within the Salesforce platform, maintaining organized workflows and reliable audience targeting. • Monitor performance metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, and conversions to identify opportunities for improvement. • Apply testing and optimization methods to strengthen campaign effectiveness and enhance overall results.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z