Payroll Specialist

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

5d • $24 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of the payroll function.  This includes, but is not limited to, administrative duties involving the development and maintenance of the payroll system, internal control records, and day-to-day processing operations and related accounting entries as needed. Provides exceptional quality and delivery of timely and accurate payroll results for an excess of 16K employees.   This is a hybrid position based in Lake Forest, IL 2-3 days a week.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent preferred
• 1+ year experience with SAP ECP/ECT required
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• 1+ years  of experience in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-state US payroll laws and practices required
• Knowledge of multi-state tax regulations preferred
• Demonstrate flexibility to work effectively with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Quickly and easily adapt to change and shifting priorities with enthusiasm
• Strong communication proficiencies required to interact with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Superior time-management skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Detail oriented, exhibiting strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Results oriented with the ability to achieve goals
• Proficiency using multiple PC applications and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to exercise discretion with highly confidential information
• Ability to work individually with no supervision

Nice To Haves

• ADP and Kronos is a plus
• Knowledge of Canadian and/or Global payroll laws and practices preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process US multi-state weekly / bi-weekly payroll for an excess of 16K team members using SAP
• Execute pre and post payroll audits to ensure accurate payments
• Adhere to internal control processes including payroll balancing and other internal control compliance
• Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as necessary
• Manage wage garnishments processed by ADP
• Calculate and process compensation continuation payments
• Reconcile and audit third party inbound/outbound payroll files
• Manage relationship with third party vendor
• Critically review and analyze current payroll processes and recommend changes leading to best-practice operations; update and document processes
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to assist with payroll audits
• Build strong partnership with customers by providing superior service
• Assist with payroll related projects as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees