Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE:    SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

LOCATION: CHICAGO

Position Summary:

Client X is seeking a detailed oriented and organized Senior Payroll Specialist to join the Chicago office. Reporting to Payroll Manager, this person will assist in the administration of payroll with primary emphasis on payroll processing, reporting and data analysis. The ideal candidate must be proficient in ADP Workforce Now and ADP Reporting. Preferably also have a working knowledge of foreign payroll. This is an exempt position.

Essential Job Functions :

• Administer payroll for  Client X Payroll Agent and all affiliated foreign and domestic payrolls, with full knowledge of all payroll functions and executables
• Conduct new payroll company and earnings, deduction codes set up and integration
• Support accounting interface and cash reconciliation
• Assist with ensuring that all operations of the Payroll section are administered in accordance with Company policies, principles, and procedures
• Implement and update Payroll policies and procedures
• Answer and follow up all payroll inquires internally and externally
• Working with Payroll provider and Federal and State agencies on tax registration and adjustment inquiries
• Work with other functions within the company and with outside vendors to ensure efficient, safe, and quality operations
• Assist in year-end and state, internal and external audit deliverables
• Develop and formulate reports for payroll data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 + years of recent payroll experience
• Experience with processing payroll for 2000+ employees
• Working knowledge of Ex-Patriots and foreign payroll and reporting preferred
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality with the utmost integrity is required

Basic Qualifications

• Associate or  bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent and five years payroll experience
• Must have working knowledge and experience of ADP Workforce Now & ADP Reporting
• Must have working knowledge of Local, State and Federal laws and regulations regarding payroll issues (taxes, garnishments, child support, etc.)