Payroll Specialist

NTI Connect LLC • Downers Grove, IL

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About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing both weekly and bi-weekly payrolls. This includes ensuring pay is processed in a timely and accurate manner, while adhering to compliance with Federal, State, and local government regulations. The position requires working knowledge of the payroll cycle from beginning to end, including timesheet reconciliation, performing, and understanding hours and earnings calculations, and strong working knowledge of the implications of benefit deductions and tax withholdings. Finally, the position requires ability to partner with our internal and external clients to resolve challenges encountered throughout the day/week.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function timesheet reconciliations, including overtime rules and regulations for both Federal and State jurisdictions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong multi-state tax compliance knowledge.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Working knowledge of Office 365 (Excel is a must).
• 3+ years’ experience in payroll processing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews payroll each cycle to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including wage payments, benefits withheld, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Reviews payroll reports to ensure accurate processing of changes provided by HR business partners related to each pay cycle. Changes include, but are not limited to rate changes, new hires, termination payments, bonus payments, etc.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Completes payroll analysis for current and prior week payrolls to help minimize risk associated with incorrect payouts to employees.
• Maintains accurate records of each payroll cycle to assist in payroll audits (internal and external).
• Maintains integrity and confidentiality of data prepared and processed within the department.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Plan: Health, dental, and prescription insurance are available on the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance are fully funded by the company.
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching immediate vesting.
• 10 Paid Holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees