Payroll Administrator

EDP Renováveis • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Every paycheck represents trust. In this role, you’ll be the person employees rely on to be paid accurately, on time, and in compliance; across multiple states, entities, and pay schedules. Your work directly affects financial wellbeing, employee confidence, and the company’s ability to operate smoothly. You’ll work alongside the Payroll and HR Operations teams in our Chicago office, supporting weekly and bi‑weekly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees across multiple states. Success in the first 90 days looks like independently processing payroll tasks in UKGPro, confidently resolving employee payroll inquiries, and proactively identifying and correcting discrepancies before payroll is finalized.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience processing payroll in UKGPro
• Practical working knowledge of multi-state payroll laws and regulations
• Experience auditing timekeeping data and correcting discrepancies
• Ability to handle confidential information with consistency and discretion
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, auditing, and reporting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workforce Management (WFM / UKG Dimensions)
• Exposure to payroll tax research, garnishments, and wage/hour investigations
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried populations across multiple entities
• Familiarity with UKG modules such as Business Intelligence or People Analytics

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee, payroll, and PTO records, including new hires, terminations, tax forms, deductions, incentives, and garnishments
• Prepare, audit, and reconcile time files for non-exempt employees; identify and resolve out-of-balance issues prior to payroll finalization
• Research and resolve paycheck, timekeeping, tax, and wage/hour discrepancies in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Serve as primary support for UKGPro and WFM system questions, password resets, timesheet corrections, and user maintenance
• Process off-cycle payroll runs as needed (terminations, bonuses, state-specific requirements)
• Calculate and set up garnishments, levies, and family court orders in UKGPro
• Act as a liaison with local tax authorities and financial institutions
• Support audits and ensure payroll reporting aligns with GAAP and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) with company match
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• company-paid life and disability coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed