We are looking for a motivated early-career Data Analyst to support utility and sustainability-related data work for a long-term contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This position is ideal for an entry-level candidate or a detail-oriented individual who enjoys organizing complex information, improving data quality, and turning numbers into practical business insight. You will work closely with finance, real estate, and sustainability partners to help monitor utility spending, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support informed decision-making in a hybrid environment with three in-office days each week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and maintain large volumes of utility data, including invoices for services such as electricity, gas, water, and waste, to help ensure records are complete and accurate.<br>• Examine billing information against agreements and supporting documents to identify discrepancies, support reconciliations, and promote cost control.<br>• Clean, standardize, and organize data from multiple sources so it can be used reliably for tracking, analysis, and reporting.<br>• Assist with dashboards, summaries, and visual reports that present findings clearly to finance, real estate, sustainability, and leadership stakeholders.<br>• Prepare data for sustainability-related reporting, including utility consumption, emissions tracking, and other environmental performance measures.<br>• Document data sources, assumptions, and review steps to strengthen auditability, consistency, and internal controls.<br>• Partner with internal teams as well as outside vendors or utility providers to resolve data questions and improve reporting quality.<br>• Contribute to process improvements in invoice handling, data validation, and recurring analysis to make reporting more efficient over time.
We are looking for a commercially minded Data Analyst to support procurement decision-making within a major real estate environment in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on turning complex procurement and supplier data into practical insights that improve sourcing strategy, performance visibility, and cost control. The role works standard Eastern Hours and partners closely with procurement, finance, and business stakeholders to strengthen reporting, automation, and data quality across the function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and refine Power BI dashboards that provide clear visibility into spend patterns, supplier results, contract activity, and key procurement measures.<br>• Examine procurement data across areas such as property services, facilities, construction, fit-out, and specialized services to uncover trends and improvement opportunities.<br>• Perform detailed spend and benchmarking analysis to highlight savings potential, strengthen category strategies, and support more informed purchasing decisions.<br>• Track compliance-related metrics, identify off-contract purchasing behavior, and prepare reporting that supports governance across procurement activities.<br>• Build and maintain scalable data workflows using Microsoft technologies, including Fabric, Data Factory, Dataflows Gen2, Databricks, and related cloud-based tools.<br>• Develop unified procurement datasets by combining information from enterprise platforms, contract systems, and supplier sources into reliable analytical models.<br>• Use SQL, Python, and PySpark to clean, structure, and transform large volumes of data for reporting and advanced analysis.<br>• Design automation solutions with Power Automate to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and increase team productivity.<br>• Work with procurement leaders, finance partners, and other stakeholders to translate business questions into meaningful analysis and present findings in a clear, business-focused way.<br>• Maintain documentation for data definitions, reporting logic, and governance standards while promoting data quality and self-service reporting adoption within the team.
<p>We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a team on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will play a key role in strengthening an established Microsoft Fabric environment by building scalable data solutions that improve reliability, accessibility, and business value. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in modern data engineering, paired with the ability to evaluate data design choices thoughtfully and communicate effectively with stakeholders. You will work with business-facing data needs while helping shape well-structured datasets that support reporting, analytics, and long-term platform maturity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Expand and enhance an existing Microsoft Fabric data platform to improve performance, consistency, and downstream usability.</p><p>• Develop layered data solutions using Bronze, Silver, and Gold design principles, with particular attention to delivering trusted and analytics-ready Gold datasets.</p><p>• Create and refine data models that support accurate reporting by evaluating data relationships, structure, quality, and business context.</p><p>• Build ingestion and transformation pipelines for Salesforce data along with additional source systems used across the organization.</p><p>• Contribute to the evolution of reporting and warehousing practices by reducing dependence on legacy approaches and spreadsheet-driven processes.</p><p>• Work autonomously on technical deliverables while providing clear updates on milestones, design decisions, dependencies, and potential issues.</p><p>• Partner with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective data structures that support analytics and visualization tools.</p><p>• Use data engineering technologies such as Python, Spark, ETL frameworks, and related platform capabilities to deliver scalable solutions.</p><p>• Support report-oriented data design by preparing curated datasets that align with Power BI and other business intelligence use cases.</p>
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a real estate and property organization in Chicago, Illinois on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who can create and improve modern data pipelines, manage core data platforms, and support reliable data delivery across the business. You will work within the Azure ecosystem to develop scalable solutions that connect multiple data sources, strengthen data quality, and enable informed decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, build, and enhance end-to-end data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure Data Factory for production use.<br>• Manage and improve the data environment with a strong ownership mindset, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.<br>• Integrate data from varied sources such as APIs, databases, and flat files into structured, usable datasets.<br>• Develop data models and schema designs that support reporting, analytics, and downstream business needs.<br>• Monitor data quality and implement validation checks, troubleshooting issues through root cause analysis and continuous optimization.<br>• Create scalable cloud-based data solutions within Azure that support long-term operational and analytical goals.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business questions into practical data engineering solutions.<br>• Contribute to orchestration, automation, and ongoing support of data workflows using modern engineering tools and programming languages.
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a growing financial services organization in Chicago, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys building in a developing data environment, contributing to a modern cloud-based platform, and helping shape the next phase of the team’s capabilities. You will work closely with key data stakeholders in a nimble setting where initiative, sound judgment, and adaptability are highly valued.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and support data workflows that collect, refine, and deliver information across a contemporary cloud ecosystem.<br>• Develop and enhance scalable data pipelines using Python and automated ingestion platforms such as Fivetran or comparable tools.<br>• Model and transform datasets within Snowflake to enable reliable analytics and downstream business intelligence reporting.<br>• Collaborate closely with the data architect to expand and improve the organization’s overall data infrastructure.<br>• Contribute to reporting readiness by preparing curated datasets for visualization tools including Power BI and Sigma.<br>• Monitor pipeline performance and resolve data issues to maintain accuracy, consistency, and dependable delivery.<br>• Assess emerging technologies and recommend practical additions to the data stack as business needs evolve.<br>• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment where priorities can shift and new tooling may be introduced regularly.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will act as a key partner to Finance, Accounting, and IT teams, leveraging your expertise to manage and enhance financial systems, particularly SAP S/4HANA. You will play a central role in improving processes, resolving system issues, and translating business needs into effective technology solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail oriented, thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and driving efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>We are looking for someone with a strong business acumen and not a technical consulting or project manager profile. Rather than focusing heavily on technical delivery methodologies or project execution frameworks, we need someone who is able to operate as a business driver with perspective of cross-functional partnership and ability to think beyond the process-oriented delivery. Transactional understanding within systems must have for this role.</em></strong></p><p> </p><p>Summary of Qualifications:</p><p>✅ Strong S/4HANA Finance (not technical)</p><p> ✅ Deep accounting knowledge (GL, inventory, AP, assets)</p><p> ✅ Distribution / product-based business experience</p><p> ✅ Experience supporting live environments (not just implementations)</p><p> ✅ Has made business recommendations (not just executed)</p><p> ✅ Integration exposure</p><p> ✅ Comfortable commuting / aligned on work model</p><p> ✅ Executive-level communication skills</p>
Skillset/Qualifications:<br>3+ years of Business Analyst experience<br>Experience with requirements gathering and backlog management<br>Familiarity with Jira or similar tools<br>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills<br>Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments<br><br>Preferred:<br><br>Background in financial services<br>Experience with AML (Anti-Money Laundering) or financial crime initiatives<br>Exposure to transaction monitoring systems<br>Experience with financial crime or compliance-related platforms (nice to have)
We are looking for a Data Security Analyst to support and strengthen email and messaging security operations for a Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on protecting the organization from phishing, malware, impersonation, and other email-borne threats while improving the reliability and security of mail delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Proofpoint, hybrid messaging environments, and user-focused security practices, along with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate and resolve complex email security and delivery issues, including routing failures, encryption challenges, quarantine events, and user-reported security concerns.<br>• Review dashboards, system logs, and alert activity to identify and respond to phishing attempts, malware incidents, spoofing, and impersonation threats.<br>• Administer and optimize Proofpoint Essentials and related integrations to maintain strong protection across the messaging environment.<br>• Configure and maintain email security controls, including encryption settings, policy rules, and quarantine management processes.<br>• Lead initiatives involving Proofpoint enhancements, platform updates, and rollout of new security capabilities.<br>• Develop clear guidance and training materials for IT teams and end users on secure email practices and available protection tools.<br>• Support security awareness efforts by helping manage phishing simulation activities and user education programs.<br>• Collaborate with broader security operations by connecting email security insights with SIEM platforms and other enterprise security tools where applicable.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 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>We are offering an opportunity for an Analyst based in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves the preparation and review of master lease and loan agreements, facilitating communications between various parties, and resolving documentation issues promptly. This position requires strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with associates and clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review and prepare loan and lease documents, ensuring their accuracy and timeliness</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact between Documentation Manager, Regional Sales Manager/Sales Associate, Customers, Internal Groups, and Vendors for transaction status updates and problem resolution.</p><p>• Establish and nurture strong relationships with Sales Associates and Customers, addressing their inquiries and concerns efficiently.</p><p>• Coordinate with suppliers regarding invoice-funding status, purchase order and account reconciliation.</p><p>• Manage pending files meticulously, including documentation, UCC’s, insurance and follow-ups for UCC, titles, and other documents.</p><p>• Validate the economics of transactions, tailored to the specifications and requirements of each transaction.</p><p>• Handle the processing and booking of lease and loan transactions on the lease & loan servicing system for funding.</p><p>• Assemble loan and lease packages, verifying calculations, rates, signatures, and dates on each document, preparing document checklists, obtaining subordination agreements, and filing UCC financing statements.</p><p>• Confirm that all documents are complete and ready prior to funding.</p><p>• Undertake additional projects as assigned by the Manager.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 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 Financial planning and analysis 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>ROLE OVERVIEW</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in building a best-in-class FP&A and Reporting process by developing, standardizing, maintaining and driving continuous improvement of all financial tools and planning processes</li><li>Develop deep understanding of the underlying operations and drivers for the budgets. Assist in the annual budgeting process including guidelines, systems and tools, change tracking and review and approval</li><li>Collaborate with the team regarding system enhancements, and maintenance of Adaptive Insights/Workday, the company's budgeting & forecasting tool</li><li>Maintain executive leadership reporting</li><li>Support Management Accounting team for reporting needs</li><li>Track financial results that will deliver insight and recommendations to our executive leadership for strategic and operational planning decisions</li><li>Contribute to the consolidation and analysis of management reporting results, monthly forecasts, and quarterly updates for senior leadership</li><li>Collaborate internally with other departments to strategize, troubleshoot issues, and support any needs they may have.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 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>Summary</strong></p><p>The Regional Finance Analyst role is meant to oversee the Financial operations of the Central Region and partner with the local offices within the region to promote consistency and smooth workflow and expedited AR, AP and reporting functions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential duties and responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Partner with our centralized accounting team to book and reconcile journal entries</p><p>• Month-end & Quarterly Close: prepare, format, and provide variance analysis on financial reports, maintain broker balances and other tasks as needed</p><p>• Assist in budgeting and forecasting process</p><p>• Prepare commission calculations each pay period to be submitted to the Regional Finance Manager</p><p>• Submit tickets to the centralized accounting team to create invoices</p><p>• Salesforce maintenance: track the deals and pipeline for forecasting; ensure all calculations and data entries are correct; Organize necessary documents, contracts, and agreements to support commission invoicing</p><p>• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency; provide broker support as needed</p><p>• Assist the Finance and Operations Director with special projects as needed</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 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><br></p><p>The Portfolio Data & Analytics team is responsible for ongoing portfolio company performance monitoring and analysis, FP&A and complex financial modeling, valuing the investment positions in each of the firm’s portfolio companies, and content creation and analysis supporting investor relations. The Reporting Assurance Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all external investor communications, including LP emails, press releases, and quarterly investor presentations. This process entails building out supporting documentation that is easily traceable and orderly. While the primary focus will be on compliance and documentation for investor communications, the role will also support the broader functions of the Portfolio Data & Analytics team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>• Help prepare various presentations and supporting analyses for the firm’s most critical investor meetings, including the annual meeting, semi-annual advisory board meetings and investor conference calls</p><p>• Ensure all external communications are accurate and compliant with regulatory standards</p><p>• Develop and maintain detailed supporting documentation and tie-out work for investor communications</p><p>• Collaborate with investment teams and senior leadership to verify data and content accuracy</p><p>• Assist the Investor Relations team with fundraising and diligence requests from LPs and prospective LPs</p><p>• Support the broader Portfolio Data & Analytics team ensure accuracy on various quarterly and ad hoc outputs</p><p><em>Other responsibilities and opportunities: </em></p><p>• Continually evaluate possible new technology solutions and propose process revisions to assist in data aggregation as the firm continues to expand portfolio investments in both number and complexity</p>
<p>We are looking for a Credit Analyst to join a wholesale distribution organization in Addison, Illinois on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who can balance sound credit judgment with strong collections follow-through while supporting a diverse customer base ranging from large national accounts to small businesses. The position involves reviewing account risk, helping keep orders moving appropriately, and partnering with internal teams to resolve customer credit concerns in a timely manner.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee a broad customer portfolio that includes both major corporate accounts and smaller independent businesses, applying consistent credit review practices across varying levels of complexity.</p><p>• Evaluate financial information, trade references, credit bureau data, and insurance guidance to determine appropriate account exposure and establish credit limits.</p><p>• Conduct outreach on delinquent balances of all sizes, taking prompt action to address overdue receivables and encourage payment resolution.</p><p>• Review held transactions and authorize order releases when account status and risk conditions support shipment approval.</p><p>• Raise unresolved account concerns to sales and customer service partners to help address disputes, payment issues, or service-related obstacles.</p><p>• Participate in regional discussions with sales teams to communicate account risk, collections status, and credit-related matters affecting customers.</p><p>• Prepare and share weekly updates for leadership summarizing collection activity, customer follow-up efforts, and progress against outstanding balances.</p><p><br></p><p>The hourly pay range for this position is $31.25 to $34.62/hour. 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 roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p>
<p>• Manage a large portfolio of customers from Fortune 500 down to small 1-2 person operations</p><p>• Ability to set a credit limit based on financials, trades, credit insurance recommendations, and D&B</p><p>• Calling on past due regardless of size</p><p>• Releasing orders from hold</p><p>• Escalating issues to sales and customer service</p><p>• Ability to speak on regional calls with sales team on credit issues for their customers</p><p>• Provide weekly reports to manager on call progress</p><p><br></p><p>The hourly pay range for this position is $31.25 to $34.62/hour. 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 roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p>
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.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 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><em>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><em>The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.</em></p><ul><li>Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability</li><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.</li><li>Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.</li><li>Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.</li><li>Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders</li><li>Accounts Receivable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.</li><li> - Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li> - Maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li> - Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li>Accounts Payable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.</li><li> - Maintain accurate vendor records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.</li><li> - Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.</li><li> - Assist with vendor relations.</li><li>Sales Tax:</li><li> - Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.</li><li> - Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.</li><li> - Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.</li><li> - Assist with audits and tax examinations.</li><li>Developing spreadsheet.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 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><ul><li>Lead structured Kaizen cycles focused on throughput, quality and risk reduction.</li><li>Apply relevant Process Management tools (e.g. Lean/Six Sigma tools such as VSM (Value Stream Mapping), SIPOC (Supplier, Input, Process, Output, Customer), 5 Whys, Ishikawa).</li><li>Perform process mining and time‑and‑motion analysis.</li><li>Identify root causes of rework, delays, documentation errors and funding bottlenecks.</li><li>Design and develop To‑Be processes including clear role definitions, handoffs, and service-level expectations. As minimum expected is inclusion of RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed), SLAs and control points.</li><li>Analyze and document current (“as-is”) processes across all functions – e.g. origination, credit, operations, funding/treasury, and portfolio management.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies (benchmarking against other countries in the network, against the market), bottlenecks, error drivers, and compliance-related risks.</li><li>Support the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions.</li><li>Serve as the primary process interface between functions (e.g., IT, Risk, Operations, Finance).</li><li>Align process and system requirements with Group standards while ensuring local regulatory and operational needs are met.</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on process changes, implementation steps, and responsibilities.</li><li>Translate business requirements into structured change requests for HQ IT teams, or external local providers.</li><li>Define functional requirements, expected outcomes, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios.</li><li>Support prioritization of change requests and maintain transparency on timelines and delivery status.</li><li>Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with local teams and document test results.</li><li>Ensure system enhancements support process design, reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Monitor performance of external systems and service quality, maintaining communication and coordination with external providers (if such).</li><li>Translate gaps into OCR (Optical Character Recognition)/RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and workflow opportunities.</li><li>Build business cases with ROI and risk impact.</li><li>Define data quality rules and reporting requirements</li><li>Monitor and supervise process implementation across teams, ensuring adoption and operational consistency.</li><li>Track and manage implementation progress, risks, open issues, and mitigation actions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst Manager to support enterprise-wide initiatives for a Long-term Contract position based in Chicago, IL. This role will guide business analysis efforts across complex programs, helping translate organizational needs into clear, practical solutions that support project success. The position also provides leadership to analysts, strengthens requirement practices, and promotes effective collaboration among business partners, delivery teams, and technology stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and mentor a team of business systems analysts, balancing assignments according to project scope, urgency, and individual strengths.</p><p>• Shape and maintain consistent analysis methods that improve the quality of requirements, process documentation, and end-to-end traceability.</p><p>• Oversee the full requirements lifecycle, from initial intake through delivery, to ensure business needs are accurately defined and aligned with expected outcomes.</p><p>• Work closely with portfolio leadership to support intake reviews, prioritization decisions, business case preparation, and impact analysis for upcoming initiatives.</p><p>• Partner with quality assurance teams to connect requirements with testing coverage, validation activities, and defect reduction efforts.</p><p>• Track team capacity, delivery quality, and emerging risks, then communicate progress and key concerns to leadership.</p><p>• Coach analysts in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and documentation best practices to build a strong and capable team.</p><p>• Contribute to enterprise programs, technology implementations, and regulated or high-visibility initiatives that require careful analysis and control.</p><p>• Support documentation of business processes, functional needs, non-functional expectations, business rules, use cases, and data-related requirements.</p>