Seeking a Payroll Administrator for a company that operates in multiple states, including California and Canada. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience processing payroll in a high volume, multi-state environment, with strong attention to detail and intermediate Excel skills. The position is based in Chicago and offers a competitive compensation package with overtime opportunities. The company values team collaboration, open communication, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for timely, accurate multi-state, full-cycle payroll processing
• Accountable for importing and balancing timekeeping information and adjustments
• Communicate with department directors on timekeeping edits and approvals -- reviews timesheets on an ongoing basis to ensure timely completion of payroll processing
• Work closely with resort Human Resources and Finance teams
• Research payroll discrepancies
• Process payroll journal entry file
• Process wage attachments
• Process tax documents
• Provide ad hoc reports as requested
• Accept cross training duties with payroll team
• Assist with preparing and providing information for audits and auditor inquiries
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Continuously improve, appropriately document, and effectively follow work processes
Required Qualifications
• At least three years of relevant experience processing payroll in a high volume, multi-state environment
• Demonstrated high level of integrity and commitment to accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to execute accurate data entry in a high volume, fast paced and changing environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong customer service mindset and attitude
• Demonstrated intermediate Excel skills
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and desire for advancing the organization
• Ability and willingness to work flexible work hours to ensure payroll deadlines are met
Preferred Qualifications
• Ultimate Software (UKG/Ultipro) payroll experience
• Experience with a workforce management/labor management systems
• Team oriented, collaborative and collegial working style
• Open and direct communication style