Payroll Coordinator

Clune Construction Company • Chicago, IL

24d

About The Position

The Payroll Coordinator supports accurate and compliant payroll administration at Clune Construction. The role maintains payroll records, assists with payroll runs, monitors timekeeping entries, supports audit requests, applies payroll policies and tax requirements during routine processing, and tracks benefit-related updates that affect payroll deductions. Employees are expected to comply with company policies and standards, perform other assigned duties, and be capable of completing the job requirements of lower positions in the job family. Duties may change as business needs require.

Clune Construction describes itself as an employee-owned company that values excellence, collaboration, and employee wellbeing. Performance is evaluated in light of the company’s core values: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership, and Innovation.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or 1–3 years of payroll experience is required.
• All candidates must provide a resume.
• Ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy.

Nice To Haves

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FCP) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll records by entering employee data and validating routine changes in the payroll system.
• Assist with semimonthly, weekly, and off-cycle payroll runs to support timely and accurate pay.
• Monitor time entered into timekeeping systems and flag routine exceptions before payroll processing.
• Support audit requests by gathering payroll records and documentation for internal or external review.
• Apply payroll policies and tax requirements during routine processing to support compliant payroll administration.
• Track benefit-related changes, including 401(k) and FSA updates, to support accurate payroll deductions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for all dependents, effective day one.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Commuter Plans.
• Career development through a mentoring program, Learning & Development, and continuing education.
• Fitness Program.
• Pet Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time