Workday Payroll Administrator

Our client, a leading organization in the industry, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team. As a Payroll Administrator, you will be part of the payroll operations supporting compliance, tax filings, and account management across multiple jurisdictions

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Evanston, IL (Hybrid or Fully Remote)

Pay Range: $40-$45/HR 

What's the Job?

• Manage and complete outstanding state registration requests to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with Third-Party Administrators to confirm system access, gather documentation, and validate account setup.
• Investigate and resolve unemployment insurance (UI) account discrepancies, including clearing rejections and retroactive corrections.
• Review, validate, and maintain payroll tax account numbers across multiple states, ensuring all accounts remain active and compliant.
• Process vendor invoices accurately and ensure timely submission to Accounts Payable and external systems such as Workday.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7+ years of experience in payroll administration, payroll tax, or related functions.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll tax compliance and unemployment insurance processes.
• Experience working with payroll systems and Workday is a MUST.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex payroll discrepancies.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment supporting diverse teams.
• Engagement in meaningful work that impacts organizational compliance and efficiency.
• Potential for professional growth and development within a forward-thinking organization.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Collaborative team culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells –creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.