<p>Robert Half is partnering with a client in the recruiting for a Payroll Tax Analyst to join their team. Seeking an individual with 5-10 years of payroll tax compliance and payroll operations experience, including multi-state payroll tax processing and support for high-volume employee population required. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax filings, reconciliations, research, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent placement opportunity offering competitive compensation package and a hybrid schedule. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage payroll tax compliance activities for federal, state, and local jurisdictions. </li><li>Process and reconcile payroll tax filings, deposits, amendments, and year-end reporting, including W-2s and related tax documents. </li><li>Support payroll processing in a multi-state environment with high employee volume and complex tax scenarios.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and agency inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>Maintain tax account registrations and ensure compliance with changing payroll tax laws and regulations. </li><li>Perform account reconciliations related to payroll taxes, garnishments, and general ledger payroll accounts. </li><li>Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee taxation and reporting. </li><li>Assist with audits, internal controls, process improvements, and documentation related to payroll tax operations. </li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and identify issues related to tax withholding, reciprocity, local taxes, and employee work/resident locations. </li><li>Contribute to system testing, implementations, and upgrades impacting payroll tax functionality. </li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Benefits Analysyt to support a health insurance organization in Northbrook, Illinois through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will take ownership of benefits administration activities, with a strong emphasis on managing the full open enrollment cycle and ensuring accurate employee data handling throughout the process. The role is ideal for someone who brings a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving ability, and a service-oriented approach while working closely with a small support team in a large employee environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead end-to-end open enrollment activities, from planning and preparation through employee support and final completion.</p><p>• Maintain and validate census data to help ensure benefit records are accurate, current, and ready for reporting or enrollment needs.</p><p>• Coordinate day-to-day benefits administration tasks, including reviewing eligibility details, processing updates, and addressing employee questions.</p><p>• Support compensation and benefits-related analysis by organizing data, identifying discrepancies, and helping improve accuracy across programs.</p><p>• Assist with leave-related matters, including FMLA tracking and related documentation, while following company policies and applicable guidelines.</p><p>• Partner with a small internal team to provide benefits support, while independently managing primary ownership of assigned responsibilities.</p><p>• Use Excel and benefits administration systems to track information, prepare reports, and support operational tasks.</p><p>• Contribute to benefits platform updates and process-related activities, including work connected to the transition from Ease to Employee Navigator</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Lincolnshire, Illinois in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, supporting commercial collections, and ensuring billing activity is completed with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounts receivable activity, including tracking outstanding balances and keeping customer accounts current.<br>• Post and reconcile incoming payments by accurately applying cash receipts to open invoices and account records.<br>• Conduct commercial collection efforts through consistent follow-up with customers to reduce aging balances and improve cash flow.<br>• Prepare and issue invoices while reviewing billing details for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.<br>• Monitor cash activity and investigate discrepancies between payments received and amounts due.<br>• Support three-way matching processes by comparing purchase orders, invoices, and related documentation to confirm proper billing.<br>• Process invoices and related transactions in a timely manner while maintaining organized financial records.<br>• Partner with internal teams to resolve account issues, research payment variances, and address customer billing questions.
<p>We are looking for a Sr Payroll & Tax Analyst to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is suited for a sr payroll & tax analyst who combines strong technical knowledge with a careful, analytical approach to ensure accurate pay processing and compliance across a multi-state employee population. The role will work closely with finance and internal stakeholders to support reliable payroll operations, strengthen controls, and maintain adherence to tax and reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for a large employee base, ensuring payments are completed accurately and on schedule, including variable compensation and other specialized pay items.</p><p>• Update and maintain payroll records, earnings and deduction setups, and system parameters to support precise payroll calculations and policy compliance.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll funding activities, including payment transmissions for employees and applicable benefit or third-party remittances.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting teams on payroll-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close support.</p><p>• Review and reconcile payroll, tax, benefit, and liability balances to maintain accurate records and support audit preparedness.</p><p>• Oversee payroll tax administration by setting up and closing tax accounts, maintaining authorization documentation, and monitoring third-party tax service arrangements.</p><p>• Verify proper withholding and reporting for federal, state, and local payroll taxes across multiple jurisdictions.</p><p>• Examine payroll tax filings prepared by external providers, resolve tax notices through research and agency follow-up, and help ensure timely payments and submissions.</p><p>• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including validation and distribution support for W-2 reporting.</p><p>• Track payroll-related regulatory updates and implement required process or system adjustments to maintain ongoing compliance.Sr</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 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>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Financial Analyst position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Summary</u></strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial analysis, strategic planning, and a keen interest in the biotech sector. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide accurate financial insights, support decision-making processes, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Work closely with department heads to understand project/program-specific financial requirements and ensure alignment with overall company goals.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, identifying trends, opportunities, and potential risks.</li><li>Provide actionable insights to senior management to drive informed decision-making.</li><li>Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, investigating and explaining variances.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies for optimizing financial outcomes.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of financial strategies to support long-term business objectives.</li><li>Evaluate potential investment opportunities and assess their financial viability.</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.</li><li>Ensure accuracy and transparency in financial reporting processes.</li><li>Collaborate with various departments, including R&D, operations, and clinical ops, to gather relevant financial data and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.</li><li>Provide financial guidance and support for strategic initiatives and projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Financial Analyst (FP&A) – Hybrid (Greater Chicago Area)</strong></p><p>A dynamic and growing technology firm in the Greater Chicago Area, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their expanding Corporate Finance team. Reporting directly to the Director of FP&A, this role is highly visible and perfect for a professional with 2 to 3 years of experience looking to accelerate their career, deepen their strategic impact, and gain mentorship from senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>In this role, you will help build a modern, AI-enabled FP&A function. You will contribute directly to improving forecasting, strengthening financial accountability, and supporting faster, data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position offers a hybrid work model, blending collaborative in-office days at their Chicagoland office with remote flexibility.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Financial Modeling:</strong> Build and maintain models to support strategic scenario planning, investments, and operational decisions.</li><li><strong>Variance Analysis:</strong> Perform detailed monthly actuals-vs-budget and prior-year variance analysis to identify risks and trends.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting:</strong> Contribute heavily to the company-wide annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.</li><li><strong>Business Partnership:</strong> Partner with cross-functional department heads to deliver actionable financial insights and drivers.</li><li><strong>Executive Reporting:</strong> Prepare performance dashboards and financial packages for the CFO, VP of Finance, and senior leadership.</li><li><strong>Process Automation:</strong> Support ongoing workflow improvements, leveraging business intelligence, automation, and AI tools.</li><li><strong>Ad Hoc Analysis:</strong> Execute deep-dive financial and operational projects to support evolving business priorities.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a business-related field.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 2–3 years of dedicated experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis.</li><li><strong>Excel Skills:</strong> Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with proven experience manipulating large datasets and modeling.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Tech Stack (Plus):</strong> Exposure to ERP or BI tools (e.g., NetSuite, Solution7, Excel, Copilot) is highly preferred.</li><li><strong>Industry Context (Plus):</strong> Experience or interest in SaaS, corporate technology, or private equity-backed environments.</li></ul><p>What Will Make You Successful</p><ul><li><strong>Curiosity:</strong> A natural desire to ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and look beyond the numbers.</li><li><strong>Proactivity:</strong> A self-starter mindset focused on improving broken processes and finding workflow efficiencies.</li><li><strong>Adaptability:</strong> Comfort navigating a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment with evolving priorities.</li></ul><p>Benefits include insurance, vacation, 401K, holiday pay and more</p>
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst- FP&A-Operations to support financial planning, performance analysis, and reporting for operations and supply chain activities in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This position works closely with plant and business leaders to turn financial data into practical recommendations that improve cost efficiency, productivity, and working capital results. The role also contributes to budgeting, forecasting, month-end close activities, and the development of reporting tools that strengthen visibility into operational performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to evaluate financial results and identify opportunities to improve margins, efficiency, and cash flow.<br>• Contribute to annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-term planning by compiling inputs, reviewing assumptions, and aligning financial targets with operational priorities.<br>• Assess plant performance through analysis of labor, overhead, productivity, inventory, freight, and cost of goods sold, then communicate meaningful drivers behind results.<br>• Prepare clear variance reporting against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance, offering actionable insights to support business decisions.<br>• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI to give leaders timely visibility into key operational and financial metrics.<br>• Support month-end close by extracting data from enterprise systems and subledgers, preparing schedules, and recording journal entries related to manufacturing and operations activity.<br>• Review cost-reduction initiatives and capital-related analyses to help quantify business impact and distinguish realized savings from estimated opportunities.<br>• Assist with reconciliations, compliance-related activities, and process reviews to improve reporting accuracy and financial control.<br>• Work with cross-functional teams to strengthen data quality, standardize reporting practices, and improve consistency across business units and plants.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Workday Business Analyst to support an organization near New Berlin, Wisconsin. This position connects human resources, business operations, and technical teams to turn operational needs into practical system improvements. The role focuses on optimizing Workday and related HR platforms, strengthening data quality, and helping stakeholders make informed decisions through effective processes and technology. <strong>This role is a Direct Hire opportunity and does not offer sponsorship at this time. Candidates must local and available for a full-time onsite schedule. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather needs, clarify priorities, and convert operational challenges into effective system-based solutions.</p><p>• Review existing HR workflows to identify inefficiencies, strengthen data accuracy, and recommend improvements across key people processes.</p><p>• Define business and functional requirements through clear documentation, including process maps, user stories, and solution summaries.</p><p>• Support Workday enhancements by assisting with configuration updates, testing activities, and stakeholder coordination during release cycles.</p><p>• Work with internal teams, external vendors, and platform partners to improve functionality across Workday and other HR-related systems.</p><p>• Investigate system issues, resolve functional problems, and help maintain dependable performance and high-quality workforce data.</p><p>• Lead or contribute to HR technology projects by managing timelines, tracking scope, and communicating progress to cross-functional teams.</p><p>• Promote successful adoption of new tools and updates by creating training materials, supporting user communications, and reinforcing change readiness.</p><p>• Assist with the evaluation and integration of complementary HR applications such as timekeeping, recruiting, learning, and benefits platforms.</p>