Payroll Specialist

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged on a search for a Payroll Specialist in the North suburbs of Chicago. Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to work on a contract-to-hire basis and is a hybrid position. The Payroll Specialist ideally would be able to phone interview and then start shortly after.

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

• Review payroll preview reports to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the payroll being processed
• Review weekly and bi-weekly electronic timecard records for errors and unexplained variances
•  Resolve timecard issues
• Input payroll information for new hires into the ADP system
• Compile and input payroll data into the ADP payroll system
• Make required changes to employee information in the ADP system, as requested, such as change of address and withholdings
• Assist in new hire orientation
• Participate with the administration of the company’s stock-based compensation programs
• Assist in year-end activities, such as processing and reviewing changes in benefits enrollments, within the payroll module of the ADP system
• Provide assistance regarding benefits administration, government compliance reporting and filings, and special projects

Payroll Specialist Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing business environment
• Attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred