Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
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$ 73000 - 80000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll data and providing customer service related to payroll questions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Process biweekly transfer of payroll to ADP WorkForce Now.
- Compiles and inputs payroll data including taxes bonuses deductions and time and attendance system (WorkForce).
- Set up calculate and maintain employee wage garnishments.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
- Audits HR interface for accuracy with payroll records.
- Reviews data entry performed by self and peers.
- Collaborates with HR and other departments to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
- Files payroll records into HR database.
- Run biweekly quarterly and yearly reports.
- Assist with yearend processes and reporting needs.
- Assist in handling payroll inquiries.
- Keeping up to date with changing legislation relating to all aspects of payroll
- Safeguard the departmental information from unauthorized users.
- Other initiatives and duties as assigned.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley/Benefits.
Target Salary Range
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility (the Essential Duties) satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- A minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel
Preferred:
- Experience with ADP based applications such as WorkForce Now
- Experience with Report Writer and Rapid Runner Reports
- Experience with PeopleSoft
- Experience with WorkForce (Time & Attendance Systems)
- Experience at a law firm or other professional services environment
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
