Senior Payroll Specialist

Payroll Operations Lead

Payroll Operations Lead end to end biweekly multi state payroll for exempt and non exempt employees across multiple entities in Workday. Ensure payroll data accuracy through auditing, calculating, and maintaining records. Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues and resolve discrepancies. Manage year end processing including W2s, balancing, adjustments, and amendments. Compliance and Tax Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations including wage and hour laws. Manage payroll tax obligations including registrations, account closures, and tax notice resolution. Monitor payroll tax law changes and implement updates. Support external audits and maintain strong internal controls. Cross Functional Partnership Serve as payroll subject matter expert for HR, Finance, and leadership. Partner on onboarding, offboarding, pay changes, and benefits administration. Ensure accurate and timely payroll, tax, and benefit funding. Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations, especially Workday. Reporting and Process Improvement Develop payroll reports and analytics for leadership insights. Reconcile payroll accounts and support month end close activities. Identify and drive automation and process improvements. Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and documentation for audit readiness.

Payroll, Payroll tax, workday, multi state payroll

Payroll,Payroll tax,workday,multi state payroll

58 years of progressive payroll experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Deep expertise in multi-state payroll processing and a strong command of federal and state compliance, tax regulations, and wage/hour laws. Hands-on Workday Payroll experience strongly preferred. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred; FPC considered. Experience with NetSuite or similar general ledger systems a plus. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to build and interpret payroll reports. A technology-forward mindset you actively look for ways to automate, improve, and scale payroll processes. Excellent communicator who can distill complex payroll topics for non-payroll stakeholders. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities under tight deadlines.

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Schiller Park, IL.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Schiller Park,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.