PAYROLL ASSISTANT

Summary: Pay Rate: $20 - $24 / hour Duration: 12 Months - Temp to Perm Potential Work Mode: Onsite Location: St. Charles, IL Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm Responsibilities: Administer payroll for a large corporation with multiple federal identification numbers, multi-jurisdictional states, and localities. Execute and validate weekly and bi-weekly gross to net pay calculations. Ensure timely and accurate distribution of pay and deductions. Administer benefit programs including enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, and invoice approval. Process, review, audit, and balance weekly and bi-weekly payroll transactions. Maintain and review ACA information to comply with regulations and prepare annual forms. Assist and review monthly, quarterly, and annual federal, state, and local tax filings. Coordinate with accounting to reconcile General Ledger and other accounts. Respond to payroll inquiries from human resources and management. Consult with and advise human resources on insurance and 401(k) eligibility. Develop census data and provide to broker; make recommendations to Director. Coordinate yearly Open Enrollment Meetings and process changes with deadlines. Calculate employee payroll insurance deductions and notify the payroll company of changes. Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits. Contribute to and help maintain the HRIS system. Review/audit employee change requests and respond to external correspondence. Maintain 100% confidentiality and professionalism with payroll and personnel information. Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience processing payroll and benefits administration for multi-jurisdictional states. Minimum 5 years of experience using ADP Workforce Now. Bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred. Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required. Highly proficient with computers and technology, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. Internet savvy with the ability to manage employee benefits changes on multiple carrier websites. Physical ability to use hands to fingers, reach, climb stairs, walk, sit for long periods, talk, and hear. Preferred Skills: Experience with payroll processing in ADP Workforce Now. Knowledge of payroll taxes (federal, state, and local). Experience with quarter-end and year-end processes. Ability to handle amendments and corrections, including prior period adjustments. Familiarity with compliance and overall payroll operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr