Payroll Administrator

Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at ~~~

Let's get you into a job where you're not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Payroll Administrator position. Which may seem pretty standard...until you get to the best part: The perks.

1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees

2) They have higher bonus structures

3) There's work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.

4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)

5) And more...

Job Description

We are seeking an outgoing and motivated individual to join the team as a Payroll Administrator based out of Chicago office. This individual will oversee the processing of multi-country and multi-state payrolls (US), maintaining related records, and developing and documenting various policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement internal and external payroll processes and procedures;

• Effectively track payroll activities such as review of leave of absence payments, retroactive payments, bonuses, new hires, and terminations;

• Reconcile payroll prior to payroll preview and validate confirmed changes;

• Actively administer entries including but not limited to taxation for new hire, new direct deposit information, address updates, and other administrative duties as assigned;

• Coordinate closely with Human Resources to ensure that benefits and other withholdings are reflected accurately in payroll records;

• Identify the accounting treatment of complex transactions related to payroll and provide sound advice on the matter;

• Coordinate efforts between payroll, Human Resources, and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data;

• Work with third party payroll providers to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and international tax and wage laws;

• Respond to tax notices, wage orders, and governmental correspondences;

• Ensure that all monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax filings are met;

• Support various external, payroll and agency audits, both domestic and international;

• Audit year-end employee tax documents including T4s, W2s, and P60s;

• Generate payroll reports as needed;

• Coordinate payroll funding requests with Accounting;

• Respond to employee inquiries concerning payroll ensuring high customer satisfaction;

• Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience in global payroll administration;

• Working knowledge of general payroll protocols, accounting principles, laws, taxes, and best practices;

• Comprehensive experience on multi-state tax jurisdiction set-ups and analysis;

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills;

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of data;

• Self-motivated individual with a high level of attention to detail;

• Strong team player with exceptional work ethic.

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at ~~~

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