Job Description:

Our client, a high-growth healthcare company located in Chicago, is looking for a Payroll Associate. This is a newly created position reporting to the Manager. The primary focus of the position is processing payroll on a semi-monthly basis, along with other payroll-related tasks and responsibilities. This role will help establish processes and procedures and may also involve other HR-related work. They are seeking someone who wants to grow with the company. They offer a very flexible hybrid policy, requiring office presence only a few times a month. This position is part of a team of 3 (Manager, this role, and a peer) and processes payroll for roughly 550 employees.Job Responsibilities:Preparation and processing of multi-state payrollManagement of Time & Attendance software systemCollaboration with HR and external suppliers to ensure timely benefits enrollments and payroll deductionsCoordination with HR and field managers to ensure timely onboarding and offboarding of employees related to Time & Attendance and PayrollMonthly payroll and cash reconciliationsEnsuring the accuracy of special pays and deductionsAnalysis, identification, and resolution of timecard errorsCompilation of data for analysis through report generationAd hoc projects to support the Accounting and HR departments as requiredRequirements:5+ years of experience in payrollExperience with multi-state payrollProficiency in ADP (Workforce Now experience is a plus)