Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistPosition Title: Payroll SpecialistReporting To: Payroll ManagerLocation: Chicago, ILThe Company: Veterinarian PartnersVeterinarian Partners is a private equity-backed, Midwest-based veterinarian support and partnership organization dedicated to improving the lives of veterinarians by helping them achieve their professional and personal goals. Our leading suite of non-clinical support services is complemented by a differentiated commitment to true partnership, rooted in flexibility, transparency, and alignment of interests among all team members. Veterinarian Partners accelerates the professional growth of all Partner veterinarians and support staff members through continuing education sponsorship, hands-on mentorship, and long-term leadership development within the organization. Please visit for more information.We are currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our high-growth and fast-paced veterinary company. This position's core responsibilities will be responsible for assisting in the payroll process, time-keeping, benefits management and other support services.Job Responsibilities:Payroll Processing: Administer bi-weekly payroll cycles in Paylocity, for both hourly, salary and 1099 employeesTime & Attendance: Audit electronic timecards, PTO balances, and schedules, resolving discrepancies directly with managers and supervisorsSystem Management: Serve as an internal subject-matter expert for Paylocity Modules and other related systems (e.g., Payroll, Benefits, Time & Labor, Expense, Onboarding)Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and assist with tax filings and year-end W-2 processingReporting: Generate labor distribution reports, compliance documentation, and customized payroll reports for management reviewTraining: Provide training and support to new managers using self service toolsBenefits: Administer benefits enrollment, eligibility tracking, and carrier connections; Collaborate with the reconciliation of monthly activity for payroll and benefitsAudits: Provide support for benefit, government and financial auditsIdentify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracyPerform miscellaneous duties and special projects, as neededRequirements:1-5+ years Payroll, Benefits HRIS experience in a multi-location environmentDemonstrate sense of urgency and work well under pressureExperience in problem solving.Ability to become a subject matter expert on various payroll and benefit processesA solid understanding of multi-state tax regulations, FLSA requirements, ACA reporting, and benefits administrationSharp attention to detail and high degree of accuracyAbility to prioritize, multi-task, adapt to and operate in a fast-paced, changing environment with proficiencyPrompt and professional verbal and written communication skills with a customer service attitude and being able to communicate effectively with vendors and employees at all levels of the organizationProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting Systems (Sage Intacct or comparable), and experience with AP systems (Bill/Divvy or similar)Local to Chicago and ability to work in office 5 days a weekCompensation:Highly competitive compensation consisting of base salary and performance bonus