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11 results for Payroll in Chicago, IL

Payroll Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·        Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities</p><p>·        Calculating commission payments</p><p>·        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</p><p>·        Administer and evaluate timesheets and resolve any timesheet discrepancies</p><p>·        Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices and procedures</p><p>·        Resolve payroll issues</p><p>·        Uphold payroll policies to staff</p><p>·        Process quarterly, fiscal and calendar year-end reports and assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting</p><p>·        Plan direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure payroll deliverables are completed on time and within budget</p>
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z
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
  • 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.
  • 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Hinsdale, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate, compliant payroll operations for a workforce of roughly 900 employees in Oak Brook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong Paychex expertise, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and can partner effectively with Human Resources, Finance, and employees to deliver dependable payroll service. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll administration, record accuracy, reporting, and issue resolution across a multi-state employee population.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for an employee base of approximately 900 staff members, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Audit time and pay data, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, incentive payments, and manual adjustments, before final submission.</p><p>• Update payroll records for hires, separations, compensation revisions, tax changes, and other employee status updates within the payroll system.</p><p>• Act as the primary resource for Paychex administration, maintaining employee information, direct deposit details, deductions, and tax settings.</p><p>• Produce payroll reports, reconcile payroll data, and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial and employee records.</p><p>• Partner with Paychex support, Human Resources, and Finance to resolve system issues, payroll variances, and employee pay concerns.</p><p>• Help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements, including tax reporting and year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions related to pay statements, withholding, deductions, and deposits while handling sensitive information with discretion.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll audits, documentation updates, and workflow improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and control.</p><p>• Support payroll-related enhancements and process refinement efforts within a growing, multi-location organization.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $28 to $35. 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 <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p>
  • 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll & Benefits Manager
  • Addison, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 115000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>I am partnering with a well-established, financially stable organization to identify an experienced Payroll &amp; Benefits Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a company that truly values its employees, offers long-term stability, and has built a collaborative, team-oriented culture where people enjoy coming to work. If you&#39;re looking for a role where you can own payroll and benefits while partnering with an experienced HR team, I&#39;d love to speak with you. Located in Glendale Heights, IL - onsite.</p><p>Compensation &amp; Benefits:</p><ul><li>$110,000–$120,000 base salary</li><li>Performance bonus</li><li>Profit sharing</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and additional benefits</li><li>Three weeks of PTO</li><li>Stable, supportive, employee-focused culture</li></ul><p>About the Role</p><p>The Payroll &amp; Benefits Manager will oversee the full payroll function for a multi-state workforce while managing employee benefits administration and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, and third-party vendors to deliver an exceptional employee experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Payroll</p><ul><li>Manage the full-cycle weekly payroll process for a multi-state employee population.</li><li>Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, including overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.</li><li>Maintain and administer ADP Workforce Now.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, employee changes, PTO, and payroll updates.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll with Finance.</li><li>Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements.</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><ul><li>Administer employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefit plans.</li><li>Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for benefit vendors and brokers.</li><li>Coordinate annual open enrollment and employee communications.</li><li>Reconcile benefit invoices and payroll deductions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations.</li><li>Partner with HR on leave administration and employee support.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
VP, Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 190000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000 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> </p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>•        Own the full-cycle accounting function for the family office management companies, including maintenance of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all subsidiary records</p><p>•        Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.</p><p>•        Prepare consolidated management company financial reports and variance analyses for the CFO and family principals</p><p>•        Maintain all accounting records in compliance with tax basis of accounting; establish and document consistent accounting policies and procedures</p><p>•        Manage intercompany transactions and allocations across all entities</p><p>•        Lead the annual budget process for the management companies, coordinating with department heads and senior leadership to develop operating expense budgets</p><p>•        Partner with HR and department heads on compensation planning, benefits cost projections, and headcount forecasting</p><p>•        Support the CFO in ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives</p><p>•        Oversee daily cash management across all operating accounts; maintain appropriate liquidity for payroll, vendor payments, and ongoing operating expenses</p><p>•        Develop and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts; proactively identify and communicate funding needs to the CFO</p><p>•        Review and approve wire transfers, ACH payments, and check disbursements in accordance with authorization and segregation-of-duties policies</p><p>•        Manage banking relationships; evaluate and optimize account structures, fee arrangements, and service levels</p><p>•        Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all treasury transactions; maintain bank reconciliations across all accounts</p><p>•        Own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll oversight and ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance for all family office employees across management company entities, including exempt and non-exempt staff </p><p>•        Partner closely with HR on compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and leaves</p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • Villa Park, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 42.75 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing payables function for a manufacturing organization. This contract opportunity is ideal for an Accounts Payable Manager who can combine strong leadership with operational discipline to ensure vendor payments are accurate, timely, and fully compliant. The role will oversee daily AP activities, strengthen controls, support financial close activities, and drive continuous improvement across payment workflows and vendor processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the daily operations of the accounts payable team, setting priorities and ensuring invoices, credits, expenses, and payment requests are handled accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Coach, develop, and evaluate AP staff while creating a productive team environment focused on accuracy, accountability, and service.</p><p>• Review invoice coding, purchase order alignment, and receiving documentation to support proper three-way match procedures before payment approval.</p><p>• Authorize and oversee payment cycles across checks, ACH, and wire transfers, ensuring disbursements follow agreed terms and internal approval standards.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment variances, and vendor account issues in partnership with internal departments and external suppliers.</p><p>• Maintain vendor master records, including banking and tax details, to support reliable payments and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Partner with Finance during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to prepare accrual support, reconcile balances, and improve expense recognition.</p><p>• Produce reporting on aging, outstanding liabilities, and cash requirements to help management monitor obligations and payment timing.</p><p>• Evaluate current AP procedures and recommend enhancements to workflows, automation, and system usage, including improvements tied to Epicor and related business processes.</p>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z