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11 results for Payroll Administrator in Chicago, IL

Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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]. Key Responsibilities 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. <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>
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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]. The #1 thing on everyone'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. Key Responsibilities 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. Key Responsibilities <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>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
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]. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:· Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities· Calculating commission payments· 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· Administer and evaluate timesheets and resolve any timesheet discrepancies· Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices and procedures· Resolve payroll issues· Uphold payroll policies to staff· Process quarterly, fiscal and calendar year-end reports and assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting· Plan direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure payroll deliverables are completed on time and within budget
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Hillside, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
31 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support accurate, timely payroll and benefits operations for a multi-state workforce in Illinois. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance, and provide dependable administrative support in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll practices, and experience working with employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 staff members. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Support payroll process improvements or system-related updates as needed, including activities tied to internal platform changes when applicable.Serve as primary point of contact with the payroll provider, benefits broker, and benefits providers.</li><li>Partner with department managers to ensure timesheets are submitted and approved accurately and on time.</li><li>Administer end-to-end weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accurate and timely wage processing.</li><li>Update and maintain employee payroll records for hires, departures, transfers, compensation changes, deductions, and garnishment activity in coordination with HR.</li><li>Review and approve payroll expense reimbursements, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.</li><li>Prepare and submit weekly 401(k) payroll files to the retirement plan provider.</li><li>Apply federal, state, and local payroll requirements by monitoring tax obligations, wage and hour rules, worker classification standards, unemployment reporting, and court-ordered deductions.</li><li>Review payroll transactions, insurance invoices, and related activity to perform reconciliations tied to general ledger entries, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, banking entries, and employer contributions.</li><li>Run reports, support finance and payroll reconciliations, and respond to payroll data requests.</li><li>Serve as internal point of contact for employees regarding benefits, providing guidance on deductions, enrollments, and related records.</li><li>Process benefits enrollments, life event changes, and terminations, including insurance and 401(k), and maintain benefits deductions in the payroll system.</li><li>Manage open enrollment, provide backup support for onboarding and offboarding, and maintain proper documentation for employee files.</li></ul>
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
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>
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

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 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.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Addison, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
I am partnering with a well-established, financially stable organization to identify an experienced Payroll & 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're looking for a role where you can own payroll and benefits while partnering with an experienced HR team, I'd love to speak with you. Located in Glendale Heights, IL - onsite.Compensation & Benefits:<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>About the RoleThe Payroll & 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. ResponsibilitiesPayroll<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>Benefits<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>
2026-07-27T00:00:00Z

Workday Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 45 USD / Hourly
Payroll Processing & Operations· Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely, including special payments such as incentives, expatriate pay, and gross-ups· Maintain payroll master data, earnings and deduction codes, and system configurations to ensure accuracy and compliance· Prepare payroll-related wire transfers and ACH transactions for employees and benefit vendors· Partner with Accounting on payroll journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities· Reconcile payroll, benefits, and liability accounts to ensure accuracy and audit readinessPayroll Tax Compliance & Reporting· Registration of new tax accounts, closing tax accounts, and management of Power of Attorney (POA) and Third-Party Administrator (TPA) assignments· Ensure accurate calculation, withholding, and reporting of federal, state, and local payroll taxes· Audit payroll tax filings (Forms 941, 940, state, and local returns) prepared by third-party vendors· Manage and resolve payroll tax notices, including research, reconciliation, and agency correspondence· Reconcile payroll tax accounts and ensure timely tax payments and filings· Support year-end reporting, including W-2 validation and distribution· Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to maintain compliance
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Elmhurst, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a collaborative team in Illinois. This role is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can keep invoice processing organized, accurate, and on schedule in a deadline-driven environment. The position supports day-to-day payables operations while helping maintain strong vendor relationships and reliable financial records. Responsibilities:• Review and enter vendor and subcontractor invoices with accuracy, assigning the correct job numbers, cost categories, departments, and general ledger accounts.• Oversee daily accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through payment, ensuring approvals are completed and disbursements align with agreed terms and company guidelines.• Maintain documentation required for subcontractor payments, including tax forms, insurance certificates, and lien-related records.• Reconcile supplier statements, research payment differences, and work with internal teams or vendors to resolve billing concerns promptly.• Assist with month-end accounting tasks by preparing payable-related accrual support, reconciling accounts, and keeping files ready for audit review.• Monitor aging reports and upcoming obligations to help prioritize payments and support healthy vendor account status.• Apply strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines at once while preserving accuracy across high-volume invoice processing. Salary: 60-70KBenefits<ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Systems Administrator

Pleasant Prairie, WI
onsite
Temporary to Hire
43.7 - 50.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Systems Administrator to support and strengthen a distributed infrastructure environment in Wisconsin. This contract position with permanent potential focuses on keeping network, server, and telephony systems stable, secure, and responsive while delivering high-level technical support to internal users. The role will contribute to day-to-day operations across multiple sites and help improve reliability, protection, and overall system performance. Responsibilities: • Oversee the health and performance of network and telecommunications systems across multiple locations, addressing issues before they disrupt operations. • Investigate and resolve advanced connectivity and infrastructure problems, working with external service providers and hardware vendors when repairs or replacements are needed. • Administer Meraki MX appliances, including secure site-to-site connectivity, to maintain dependable communication between locations. • Provide Tier 3 technical support for complex IT, systems, and telephony incidents while meeting established service expectations. • Install, configure, patch, and upgrade server, network, and end-user hardware and software as part of ongoing infrastructure support. • Manage user access and permissions across core systems to help protect company resources and enforce authorized usage. • Monitor backup processes and recovery readiness to support data protection and business continuity objectives. • Maintain accurate support records, technical documentation, and ticket updates within the help desk platform. • Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure security, resilience, and operational efficiency, and recommend practical enhancements. • Support administration of internal platforms and services, including licensing oversight and changes related to core infrastructure environments.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Lead

Harvey, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to oversee high-volume invoice processing and help maintain accurate, timely payment operations for a construction-focused organization in Markham, Illinois. This role combines hands-on accounts payable work with day-to-day leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who can guide workflows, support process consistency, and partner effectively with internal teams. The position calls for strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to keep payment activities organized in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately within established timelines.• Supervise and support accounts payable staff, helping prioritize work, resolve issues, and maintain consistent performance across the function.• Manage high-volume invoice entry while verifying supporting documentation, approvals, and proper general ledger coding.• Coordinate payment cycles, including check runs and ACH transactions, to ensure vendors are paid correctly and on schedule.• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and vendor concerns in collaboration with internal stakeholders.• Monitor accounts payable records for completeness and accuracy, maintaining organized documentation and audit-ready files.• Assist with process improvements and system-related workflow changes as needed to strengthen efficiency and control within the department.• Work closely with finance and operations teams to support reporting needs and maintain reliable accounts payable practices. Benefits: Comprehensive insurance package with medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee/family, company-paid life insurance, retirement plans, EAP, paid volunteer hours on personal time, PTO, and holiday pay
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z