Company - Financial Services Organization

Position - Payroll Specialist

Location - Chicago

Office Policy - Hybrid (3-4x)

Compensation - $100k base

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration & Processing : Handle payroll updates, wage adjustments, and process semi-monthly payroll with precision.
• Compliance & Audits : Manage time tracking compliance for nonexempt employees, lead tax reconciliations, and assist with year-end activities.
• System Expertise : Maintain and troubleshoot Workday system integrations, collaborating on upgrades and improvements.
• Collaboration & Impact : Partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and recommend payroll policy enhancements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience
• Experience with Workday-Required
• Experience with managing complex payroll processes, including administering bonuses, deferred bonuses, and handling multiple pay groups and payroll cycles to ensure accurate and timely compensation.