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14 results for Payroll Director in Hoffman Estates, 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
  • 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
Human Resources (HR) Director
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 61.75 - 71.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Director to support a university environment in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a strong HR professional who can manage both complex employee matters and day-to-day HR support, while working effectively in a manual environment. The person in this role must be comfortable stepping into a wide variety of HR situations, providing practical support, building trust quickly, and helping the organization navigate change.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Serve as an HR Business Partner for an assigned client group, providing support across a broad range of HR areas.</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, including complex cases, investigations, documentation, and partnership with legal.</li><li>Lead the ADA reasonable accommodation process from start to finish, including the interactive process and related documentation.</li><li>Advise leaders on performance management, coaching, and performance improvement plans.</li><li>Support workforce planning, reorganizations, and other organizational changes.</li><li>Assist with change management efforts related to implementations.</li><li>Handle both strategic HRBP work and day-to-day HR issues in a non-siloed environment.</li><li>Perform administrative HR work in a highly manual environment with non-integrated systems.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation across HR activities.</li><li>Provide recruiting or offer support as needed.</li><li>Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.</li><li>May provide guidance to HR Managers, depending on business need.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Rockford, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Rockford, Illinois on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will focus on accurate payroll administration for an hourly workforce while helping maintain compliance, precision, and timely processing. The role is well suited for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage sensitive information with discretion and provide dependable support during a leave coverage period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer biweekly payroll for approximately 150 hourly employees, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review payroll data for completeness, resolve discrepancies, and confirm employee records are properly maintained.<br>• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including reporting tasks and preparation of required documentation.<br>• Support payroll compliance by following applicable wage, tax, and reporting guidelines.<br>• Maintain confidentiality when working with compensation details, employee records, and other sensitive information.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address payroll-related questions and help keep processing workflows on track.
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
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
  • South Elgin, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.9135 - 31.163 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to provide dependable payroll and administrative support for a growing restaurant organization in South Elgin, Illinois. This Part-time Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage multi-state payroll activities with precision while balancing related onboarding and office support tasks. The role will help maintain timely, accurate pay practices across several payroll groups and contribute to a smooth employee experience in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee recurring payroll processing for multiple pay groups and legal entities, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Review payroll data across several states to verify compliance, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission.</p><p>• Investigate and correct payment exceptions such as returned transactions, direct deposit problems, and payroll adjustments.</p><p>• Conduct routine audits, reconcile payroll records, and implement corrections when timekeeping or pay data is inaccurate.</p><p>• Prepare, import, and upload payroll files into the payroll platform while maintaining organized supporting documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate tip distribution details and validate daily punch information received from operations teams for accurate payroll calculations.</p><p>• Support new employee setup by entering payroll-related employee information and assisting with onboarding administration.</p><p>• Provide additional administrative assistance through tasks such as recruiting support, document management, check handling, and mail distribution.</p><p>• Partner with field and operations teams to confirm timekeeping accuracy and gather information needed to complete each payroll cycle.</p>
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
Corporate Accounting Director
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 200000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000 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>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Team Leadership and Development</strong>: Lead a diverse team of approximately 20 accounting professionals across multiple locations, encouraging a collaborative culture. Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback while identifying training needs and creating development plans.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting and Compliance</strong>: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting for North American entities. Oversee the OneStream submission process, manage revenue accounting, and ensure compliance with US GAAP, company standards, and internal policies.</li><li><strong>Integration and Transition Management</strong>: Lead the integration of legacy organizations into the Accounting CoE model, defining roles and collaborating with global leads for a smooth transition. Oversee SOX implementation and ensure main controls and best practices are in place.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement and Standardization</strong>: Collaborate with CoE leadership teams to lead standardization, process enhancements, and automation in accounting processes. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.</li><li><strong>Strategic Financial Planning and Risk Management</strong>: Partner with senior leadership to provide insights on financial performance, find and address financial risks, and lead special projects related to accounting and finance. Support BU finance teams with compliance and strategic plans.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z
Director of Statutory Accounting
  • Villa Park, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 170000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em> The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $185,000 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>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li><em>Statutory Filings</em>- Prepares quarterly and annual statutory financial statements (Yellow and blue books) for the insurance companies. Responsible for filing data and statements with regulatory agencies including NAIC. Drafts Footnote disclosures and provides well organized work papers to facilitate review of quarterly schedules. Attends annual training and develops user requirements related to update Statutory Accounting disclosures and reports.</li><li><em>Compliance</em>- Manage regulatory reviews including maintaining records that support financial activity. Monitors changes to statutory reporting requirements and ensures compliance with accounting policy. Responsible for the preparation of General Interrogatories and Notes to the Financial Statements.</li><li><em>Internal/External Audit</em>- Reconcile Premium, Claim, Cash Clearing and Prepaid Balance Sheet accounts. Skilled in working with Sovos, formerly eFreedom, software and maintaining access as well as running cross checks and validations of quarterly and annual statements. Work with Oracle Fusion and SmartView tools to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Assist external auditors in reviewing financial activity and preparing audit exhibits and statements.</li><li><em>Supplemental Filings-</em> Support the preparation of annual statement supplement filings including SHCE, MLR, RBC, A&amp;H Policy Exhibit and NY Supplement. Complete Supplemental filings and prepare draft of MDA’s for review by management. Review Investment schedule D’s to ensure roll forwards and continuity of balances to face financials are reasonable.</li><li><em>Reporting and Analysis</em>- Complete RBC calculations for the regulated entities and provide explanations of the year-over-year changes. Identify future trends and model potential transactions and their impact on RBC levels. Coordinate and accumulate financial analytics including explanations for review. Prepare and track operational timeline and actions items while managing a team close schedule.</li><li><em>State Tax and Filing Complianc</em>e – Review and support the preparation of quarterly estimated premium tax filings and the annual premium tax returns. Review and support the various state assessment and data collection filings. As well as review and approve the recording of accruals within the general ledger associated with these filings.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Director of Financial Reporting and Technical 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><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the preparation and filing of SEC reports including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures.</li><li>Oversee consolidated financial reporting for a global structure of 100+ legal entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all regions and business units.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including documentation, testing, and remediation of key controls related to financial reporting.</li><li>Coordinate with investor relations, legal, and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate filings.</li><li>Lead coordination of external audits, including planning, deliverables, issue resolution, and communication with audit teams.</li><li>Present key disclosures and financial insights to senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO.</li><li>Monitor and interpret new SEC regulations and accounting standards, providing guidance on impacts.</li><li>Benchmark peer disclosures and Non-GAAP metrics to inform reporting strategy.</li><li>Lead technical accounting for complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.</li><li>Manage integration of large-scale acquisitions, including financial reporting alignment, system harmonization, and internal control implementation.</li><li>Oversee complex accounting matters and related external reporting impacts.</li><li>Prepare and review technical accounting memos, transaction-related memos, pro forma disclosures, and regulatory filings.</li><li>Manage accounting policy changes and standard adoptions, including auditor communications.</li><li>Implement revenue recognition standards across diverse business models and contract types.</li><li>Review contracts for accounting implications, including leasing, financing, and foreign currency impacts.</li><li>Oversee pension accounting and coordination of actuarial valuations.</li><li>Manage hedge accounting programs and ensure proper documentation and compliance.</li><li>Review and support accounting for stock-based compensation plans.</li><li>Prepare and analyze segment reporting, including implementation of changes to reporting structures.</li><li>Conduct goodwill and intangible asset impairment reviews and reporting unit analyses.</li><li>Support restructuring accounting and related disclosures.</li><li>Lead initiatives to enhance reporting systems and automate financial processes.</li><li>Drive improvements in close timelines and reporting accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline acquisition accounting and month-end close processes.</li><li>Support financial systems optimization, including work with platforms such as Syteline, OneStream, and HFM.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
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><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $20 to $25. 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>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Manager of Corporate Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 135000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is $135,000 to $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>You don&#39;t have to be a &#39;people person&#39; to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong> Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>JV Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Ensure monthly activities are properly recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company</li><li>accounting policies through reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Review and manage the internal JV monthly reporting package including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Review and manage balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate completion.</li><li>Review and manage the preparation of schedules to assist financial reporting team with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements.</li><li>Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Provide support to stakeholders and accounting policy team with technical accounting research, accounting memo authorship, and various ad hoc inquiries.</li><li>Assist with external and internal audit requests</li><li>JV Monthly Reporting to JV partner</li><li>Review and manage the external JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of statement of cash flow and compilation of other reporting requirements.</li><li>Ensure effectiveness of internal control environment</li><li>Evaluate, develop, and maintain documentation on operating procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Monitor and ensure that all general ledger accounts are maintained in compliance with established accounting policies.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure compliance.</li><li>Manage, train and coach personnel under supervision</li><li>Establish priorities and setting expectations</li><li>Assist team members and others across the organization to understand and accurately use financial information</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, which may include various accountings initiatives, systems projects, internal reporting, and other analysis deemed appropriate.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Wheeling, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support HR operations at a manufacturing plant in Wheeling, IL. This is a 4-5 month contract with potential for extension. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a hands-on setting, partnering with plant leadership, and supporting a workforce that has deep tenure and established ways of working. This individual will play a key role in day-to-day HR support, employee communication, benefits-related questions, and HR/payroll system coordination. The right candidate will be approachable, detail-oriented, and capable of building trust with employees.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day HR operational support in a manufacturing plant environment</li><li>Serve as a visible HR presence by walking the floor and building relationships with employees</li><li>Support employee communication initiatives, including monthly town halls and business meetings</li><li>Answer employee questions related to benefits, policies and general HR matters</li><li>Partner with the payroll team and support payroll-related HR processes using ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Assist with employee relations matters in partnership with HR leadership</li><li>Support recruiting activity for open positions as needed</li><li>Work closely with plant leadership to help improve communication, engagement and overall employee experience</li><li>Maintain accurate HR records and ensure strong attention to detail across all processes</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z