Position: Senior Payroll Specialist

Base Salary Range: $79,000-$90,000

Benefits: We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.

Location : Chicago, IL

You'll be responsible for:

Process bi-weekly multi-state and multiple location payroll for exempt and non-exempt populations via Workday.

Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system.

Administer all payroll tax-related tasks including registering for new states, closing old accounts, and resolving all tax notices with third-party payroll systems.

Support the payroll manager with year-end W-2 preparation including processing, balancing, adjustments, and amendments.

Work directly with external auditors to provide requested information for annual audits.

Collaborate with internal partners in Human Resources and Finance to facilitate and improve payroll processes.

Partner with Treasury to ensure accurate funding requirements for payroll, taxes, benefits, and related items. Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed.

Update and reconcile monthly payroll bank transactions.

Participate in financial month-end close, including preparation of accruals, booking of payroll journal entries, and reconciliation of GL accounts.

Utilize technology to drive continuous improvement to payroll processes, reports, and controls.

Before you join us, you should have:

5+ years of experience in a fast-paced payroll environment exhibiting proficiency in all aspects of day-to-day payroll operations under the financial umbrella.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Working knowledge of federal and state payroll policies, including FLSA laws, overtime, and termination regulations.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation is a plus.

Working knowledge of Workday and related reporting tools.

Familiarity with general accounting principles and accounting systems; NetSuite experience is a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs.

A tech-forward approach to managing day-to-day tasks - we love to automate and make things more efficient, and so should you.

Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.