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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]. 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>
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

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
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

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]. 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>
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Assistant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations for a university environment in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract position is well suited for someone with hands-on payroll experience who can manage time records, payroll calculations, and related documentation with accuracy. The ideal candidate will contribute to timely pay processing while helping maintain compliance with established payroll procedures. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll accurately by reviewing employee time records, earnings, and required deductions before final submission. • Examine timesheets and attendance data to identify discrepancies, follow up on missing information, and ensure payroll records are complete. • Support payroll administration within ADP and related timekeeping systems to maintain reliable employee pay information. • Reconcile payroll totals against supporting records and resolve variances involving wages, garnishments, and other withholdings. • Handle payroll-related adjustments connected to child support orders and other mandated deductions in accordance with policy. • Maintain organized payroll files, reports, and supporting documentation to ensure records are current and accessible. • Assist with expense reporting review and coordinate payroll-related entries that may affect employee compensation records. • Contribute to budgeting and payroll tracking activities by preparing data and supporting routine reporting needs.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Coordinate the collection, review, and submission of time, absence, and payment-related data to help ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.• Examine payroll tax wages and related liabilities on a quarterly and annual basis, reconciling findings and identifying issues that require follow-up.• Oversee leave of absence administration by tracking claim status, communicating with stakeholders, and confirming that records remain current across systems.• Prepare reporting and analytics from payroll, timekeeping, and leave platforms to support operational decisions, compliance needs, and audit readiness.• Review control documentation for each pay cycle and help maintain support for internal compliance requirements and financial reporting accuracy.• Validate leave-related information between external vendors and HRIS records, including retroactive payments, return-to-work documentation, and job protection timelines.• Import and confirm payment requests, review off-cycle payroll activity, and verify garnishment and third-party payment data for accuracy.• Partner with payroll and technical teams on system updates, testing, troubleshooting, and post-implementation review when payroll-related changes are introduced.• Monitor payroll and leave integrations, resolve processing errors or warnings, and help ensure data flows correctly between inbound and outbound systems.• Support specialized payroll activities such as equity-related record updates, reduction-in-force tracking, and separation or severance documentation management.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Des Plaines, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
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. <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'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> Excellent benefits including medical, dental, PTO and bonus structure.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Systems Administrator

Schaumburg, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
55 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing enterprise systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high performance across a variety of platforms. Responsibilities: • Manage and administer Windows Server environments, including updates, upgrades, and virtual machine maintenance. • Support and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) in hybrid identity setups. • Provide troubleshooting and end-user support for PCs, including hardware and software issues on Intune-managed endpoints. • Oversee Windows desktop support and ensure smooth operations across the organization. • Assist with virtualization platforms such as VMware and other hypervisor environments. • Monitor and manage Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault-based backup infrastructure. • Contribute to endpoint protection operations using platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon or similar. • Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application issues, including those related to cloud-managed networking (Meraki). • Follow established change management and ticketing workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational processes.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Systems Administrator

North Aurora, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and enhance enterprise infrastructure environments. This role is responsible for day-to-day administration of servers, systems, and related technologies, as well as troubleshooting issues, supporting end users, and ensuring reliable system performance. The ideal candidate has strong technical experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work across multiple infrastructure platforms. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Administer, maintain, and support physical and virtual server environments</li><li>Monitor system performance, availability, and security</li><li>Install, configure, patch, and upgrade operating systems and server applications</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware, software, and infrastructure issues in a timely manner</li><li>Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls</li><li>Support Active Directory, group policies, file services, and related enterprise systems</li><li>Assist with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes</li><li>Maintain system documentation, procedures, and inventory records</li><li>Collaborate with network, security, cloud, and help desk teams to resolve issues and improve operations</li><li>Participate in on-call support or after-hours maintenance as needed</li></ul>
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

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. Responsibilities: • Analyze database performance trends and resolve bottlenecks using wait statistics, execution plan reviews, and deadlock investigation techniques. • Design and refine indexing approaches to improve query efficiency and support large-scale data processing workloads. • Administer high-availability database environments, including clustered deployments, AlwaysOn configurations, and multi-instance setups. • Use monitoring and diagnostic platforms such as Redgate, SQL profiling tools, and stress-testing solutions to evaluate system health and performance. • Partner with technical teams to optimize partitioning strategies for large datasets and strengthen overall database reliability. • Support database-related components and processes connected to SSIS and SSRS within the broader data environment. • Configure and maintain database server settings in coordination with Windows Server administration, including memory allocation, access controls, and security practices. • Communicate analysis results, risks, and recommended improvements clearly to both technical audiences and business stakeholders.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Payables / Receivable - Director level

Hinsdale, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 210000 USD / Yearly
Senior Director, Financial Operations (AR & AP)Robert Half has partnered with a premier, $2.5B market-leading B2B distribution enterprise to find a transformational Senior Director of Financial Operations. This is a high-profile executive role with a dual mandate: stabilize and modernize. You will oversee the complete overhaul and long-term scaling of enterprise-wide Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) operations.This position offers distinct executive visibility, a substantial transformation budget, and impact for automation, cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. If you are a high-potential finance leader who thrives on turning operational complexity into structured, high-performing excellence, this is your next career definitive step.Position OverviewAs the Senior Director, you will design and execute the future-state operating model for all transaction cycle finance functions. This role is a balance of immediate operational leadership and long-term strategic technology evolution.Key Responsibilities· Financial Operations & Working Capital Leadership· Direct Operations: Lead end-to-end AR and AP functions including invoicing, collections, cash application, credit management, vendor relations, and disbursements.· Optimize Capital: Drive aggressive working capital initiatives to improve DSO and maximize payables efficiency.· Govern Performance: Establish enterprise-level SLAs, KPIs, and real-time executive performance dashboards.· Ensure Compliance: Maintain rigorous SOX compliance, robust internal controls, and absolute audit readiness.· Stabilization & Process Modernization· Re-engineer Workflows: Identify current state gaps, eliminate operational risks, and standardize processes across all business units.· Architect Infrastructure: Build scalable operating models that easily absorb future corporate growth and volume expansion.· Maximize Oracle Cloud: Optimize existing Oracle Cloud AP functionality to achieve best-in-class utilization and automation.· Drive Tech Strategy: Evaluate the legacy AR platform and partner with IT to pilot third-party solutions (e.g., Billtrust, RPA, AI-enabled cash application, and EDI tools).· Leadership & Cultural Transformation· Build Talent: Lead, mentor, and upskill a multi-location team of AR/AP professionals, cultivating a culture of high accountability.· Manage Change: Guide the organization smoothly through upcoming systemic, organizational, and behavioral changes. Benefits include 401K, vacation, holiday pay, insurance and more
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z