Payroll Specialist

Northbrook, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

For further inquiries about this opportunity please contact our Talent Specialist Hema at

Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: On-site at Northbrook IL

Duration: 5 Months

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered

Qualifications:

The client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to join their team.
In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and compliance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle a variety of payroll-related tasks effectively.

Responsibilities:

Timesheet Review: Verify the accuracy of employee timesheets and ensure all hours worked are properly documented and accounted for.
Data Entry: Enter payroll data into databases and spreadsheets with high accuracy ensuring all employee information hours worked and compensation details are correctly captured.
Direct Deposit Management: Handle employee direct deposit requests update banking information and ensure timely processing of deposits.
Check Processing: Process paper checks for distribution and ensure proper documentation and signatures are acquired before disbursement.
Payroll Adjustments: Make pay adjustments for raises bonuses commissions and any other changes to employee compensation ensuring all calculations are accurate.
Wage Garnishments: Process and track wage garnishments according to legal requirements and ensure timely deductions.
Compliance & Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all payroll-related transactions including tax withholdings garnishments and employee benefits.
Reporting: Prepare and generate payroll reports as needed for internal departments and management ensuring accurate reporting for accounting and financial audits.
Payroll Inquiries: Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll deductions and payment discrepancies providing exceptional customer service.
Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with employee payroll information and ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations.

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration or a related field preferred.
Must have payroll experience
Proven experience in payroll processing with strong knowledge of payroll systems and software.
Familiarity with wage garnishments tax deductions and other payroll-related regulations.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under tight deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and experience with payroll software systems.
Knowledge of federal state and local payroll tax laws and compliance regulations.

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For further inquiries about this opportunity please contact our Talent Specialist Hema at Title: Payroll Specialist Location: On-site at Northbrook IL Duration: 5 Months Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered Qualifications: Th...

For further inquiries about this opportunity please contact our Talent Specialist Hema at

Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: On-site at Northbrook IL

Duration: 5 Months

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered

Qualifications:

The client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to join their team.
In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and compliance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle a variety of payroll-related tasks effectively.

Responsibilities:

Timesheet Review: Verify the accuracy of employee timesheets and ensure all hours worked are properly documented and accounted for.
Data Entry: Enter payroll data into databases and spreadsheets with high accuracy ensuring all employee information hours worked and compensation details are correctly captured.
Direct Deposit Management: Handle employee direct deposit requests update banking information and ensure timely processing of deposits.
Check Processing: Process paper checks for distribution and ensure proper documentation and signatures are acquired before disbursement.
Payroll Adjustments: Make pay adjustments for raises bonuses commissions and any other changes to employee compensation ensuring all calculations are accurate.
Wage Garnishments: Process and track wage garnishments according to legal requirements and ensure timely deductions.
Compliance & Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all payroll-related transactions including tax withholdings garnishments and employee benefits.
Reporting: Prepare and generate payroll reports as needed for internal departments and management ensuring accurate reporting for accounting and financial audits.
Payroll Inquiries: Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll deductions and payment discrepancies providing exceptional customer service.
Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with employee payroll information and ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations.

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration or a related field preferred.
Must have payroll experience
Proven experience in payroll processing with strong knowledge of payroll systems and software.
Familiarity with wage garnishments tax deductions and other payroll-related regulations.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under tight deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and experience with payroll software systems.
Knowledge of federal state and local payroll tax laws and compliance regulations.