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9 results for Payroll Administrator in Chicago, IL

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>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Calumet Park, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support weekly payroll operations for a construction workforce in Calumet Park, Illinois. This Contract position focuses on managing payroll for both union and non-union employees, with a strong emphasis on certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage compliance for active projects. The role works closely with accounting and project teams to maintain accurate records, meet reporting deadlines, and help ensure payroll obligations are handled correctly across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the complete weekly payroll cycle for union and non-union employees, ensuring hours, earnings, deductions, and disbursements are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare payroll payments through direct deposit and manual checks while maintaining detailed and organized payroll documentation.</p><p>• Administer certified payroll reporting for public and prevailing wage projects, including required apprentice documentation and compliance submissions.</p><p>• Calculate and remit payroll taxes, withholdings, garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies in accordance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Track employee balances for vacation, sick time, and personal leave and keep related records current.</p><p>• Produce monthly union benefit reports and confirm contributions are calculated and submitted correctly.</p><p>• Monitor benefit-related payroll items such as 401(k) contributions and health insurance accruals to support accurate deductions and employer payments.</p><p>• Compile required workforce and employment reporting, including monthly new employee submissions, while supporting audit readiness and labor cost accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $32/hr to $35/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 Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster</p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
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 cold 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>
  • 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support payroll, timekeeping, and leave administration activities for a long-term contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on ensuring accurate pay-related data, maintaining compliance controls, and producing clear reporting across payroll and absence processes. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, careful attention to detail, and the communication skills needed to work effectively with employees, leaders, vendors, and internal partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate the collection, review, and submission of time, absence, and payment-related data to help ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.</p><p>• Examine payroll tax wages and related liabilities on a quarterly and annual basis, reconciling findings and identifying issues that require follow-up.</p><p>• Oversee leave of absence administration by tracking claim status, communicating with stakeholders, and confirming that records remain current across systems.</p><p>• Prepare reporting and analytics from payroll, timekeeping, and leave platforms to support operational decisions, compliance needs, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Review control documentation for each pay cycle and help maintain support for internal compliance requirements and financial reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Validate leave-related information between external vendors and HRIS records, including retroactive payments, return-to-work documentation, and job protection timelines.</p><p>• Import and confirm payment requests, review off-cycle payroll activity, and verify garnishment and third-party payment data for accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with payroll and technical teams on system updates, testing, troubleshooting, and post-implementation review when payroll-related changes are introduced.</p><p>• Monitor payroll and leave integrations, resolve processing errors or warnings, and help ensure data flows correctly between inbound and outbound systems.</p><p>• Support specialized payroll activities such as equity-related record updates, reduction-in-force tracking, and separation or severance documentation management.</p>
  • 2026-06-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in Wheaton, Illinois on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented accounting work, can manage recurring invoice activity, and communicates well across finance functions. The position supports day-to-day payable operations while also assisting with related accounting tasks, records maintenance, and system updates.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process approximately 50 invoices each week with accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.</p><p>• Partner with accounting and accounts receivable colleagues to support daily financial operations and resolve payment-related questions.</p><p>• Prepare and complete check runs for multiple programs, ensuring each payment cycle follows the appropriate requirements.</p><p>• Record interest activity for assigned programs and maintain accurate supporting entries.</p><p>• Perform general ledger support work, including updating financial records and reviewing transaction details.</p><p>• Maintain purchase order and invoice data within internal accounting systems to keep records current and organized.</p><p>• Use banking platforms to enroll eligible individuals in utility reimbursement programs and verify related information.</p><p>• Update customer and client account profiles in Yardi and assist with ongoing data accuracy in the system.</p><p>• Work in Excel to track transactions, organize financial information, and support reporting needs.</p>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Gary, IN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a construction and contractor-focused organization in Gary, Indiana. This permanent role is a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent, suited for someone with a solid foundation in invoice handling and payables support who is ready to grow in a fast-paced office setting. The person in this position will help keep vendor payments accurate, organized, and on schedule while supporting day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming vendor invoices, verify details for accuracy, and assign appropriate coding before processing for payment.<br>• Enter payable transactions into the accounting system with careful attention to deadlines, documentation, and approval requirements.<br>• Prepare and support regular check runs to ensure vendors are paid correctly and on time.<br>• Reconcile invoice information against purchase records or supporting documents to resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable files and records so documentation is easy to retrieve for reporting and audit needs.<br>• Communicate with vendors and internal team members to answer payment questions and follow up on outstanding items.<br>• Assist with routine accounting support tasks related to payables and contribute to smooth month-end workflow.
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Database Administrator
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 57 - 66 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to support and optimize critical database environments for a contract assignment in Illinois. This contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who brings deep expertise in database performance, stability, and capacity planning across complex Microsoft SQL Server landscapes. The role will focus on improving efficiency, safeguarding availability, and providing clear technical guidance to a range of stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze database performance trends and resolve bottlenecks using wait statistics, execution plan reviews, and deadlock investigation techniques.<br>• Design and refine indexing approaches to improve query efficiency and support large-scale data processing workloads.<br>• Administer high-availability database environments, including clustered deployments, AlwaysOn configurations, and multi-instance setups.<br>• Use monitoring and diagnostic platforms such as Redgate, SQL profiling tools, and stress-testing solutions to evaluate system health and performance.<br>• Partner with technical teams to optimize partitioning strategies for large datasets and strengthen overall database reliability.<br>• Support database-related components and processes connected to SSIS and SSRS within the broader data environment.<br>• Configure and maintain database server settings in coordination with Windows Server administration, including memory allocation, access controls, and security practices.<br>• Communicate analysis results, risks, and recommended improvements clearly to both technical audiences and business stakeholders.
  • 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z