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Payroll Specialist

LHH Greater Chicago Area

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Joanna Barragan

Joanna Barragan

Executive Recruiter @ LHH | Accounting & Finance

LHH is looking to hire a Payroll Specialist to join our client's growing team. This role involves overseeing payroll operations for their portfolio and spearheading payroll enhancements to accommodate the company's needs. This is a hybrid work environment with 3 days in office. Apply today!



Responsibilities:

  • Lead payroll operations for over 40 centers, including coordinating with operational teams, updating payroll systems for employee changes, and ensuring timely payroll processing.
  • Monitor and manage the shared payroll mailbox, resolving issues promptly.
  • Facilitate the application process for new state tax IDs during acquisitions.
  • Collaborate with tax authorities to address payroll tax notices and resolve related issues.
  • Collaborate with various departments to implement improvements to the payroll process.
  • Work closely with the Accounting Team on ad hoc payroll-related projects.
  • Develop expertise on the company's payroll system (Paylocity) and collaborate with the Paylocity Account Manager to ensure scalable procedures in line with the organizations growth trajectory.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Requirements:

  • 3+ years of payroll and benefits experience
  • Bachelors degree
  • Experience with Paylocity or Employee Navigator is a plus


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Human Resources, Accounting/Auditing, and Finance
  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs

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