Payroll Coordinator

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65252 - 83000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Payroll Coordinator to be resident in our Chicago office. This position will report to the Payroll Manager providing support to all Firm personnel

Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly payroll including wage calculations adjustments and deductions for US employees.
Process and validate employee change requests: such as new hires transfers promotions terminations and leave of absence.
Process voids manual checks wage attachments and garnishments.
Work within the HRIS system and the HR team to ensure accurate implementation of changes related to employee profile.
Manage and maintain accurate employee payroll records including personal information tax withholdings 401K and direct deposit details.
Work with UKG Pro on payroll related issues.
Serve as a primary point of contact for all employee payroll related inquiries questions and issues.
Process year-endassist in the accurate processing of year-end information including the preparation and distribution of W-2s.
Monitor and maintain department and firm standards policies and procedures.
Maintaining highly confidential employee payroll records and information in accordance with federal and state regulations and firm guidelines.
Stay updated on payroll software and process improvements.
Assist in ad-hoc HR and Payroll projects as required.
Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Experience & Qualifications

Payroll experience ideally within a law firm or professional services.
UKG Pro system experience is preferred.
Microsoft Excel experience proficient in Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
Effective communication skills and follow-through with employees of all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational multi-tasking and analytical skills.
Ability to perform successfully in a deadline-oriented environment.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with a team.

Salary

Chicago Only DOE: $65252- $83000

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical dental vision 401k profit sharing short-term/long-term disability life insurance tuition reimbursement paid time off paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Payroll Coordinator to be resident in our Chicago office. This position will report to the Payroll Manager providing support to all Firm personnelResponsibilitiesProcess semi-monthly payroll including wage calculations adjustments and deductions for US em...