Payroll Specialist

Fieldstone Cabinetry • Deerfield, IL

270d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Workday Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes, accounting principles, and tax regulations. This role will be responsible for supporting processing of payrolls, general ledger postings, and reconciliation of payroll payments. This role requires a combination of payroll expertise in the Workday platform, deep understanding of payroll processes and financial implications, and strong reconciliation skills. Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness, and recreation.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience processing multi-state payroll (Workday)
• Experience with time and attendance systems (UKG Workforce Management preferred)
• Working experience of payroll taxes at the federal, state, and local levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (V-lookup and pivot tables)
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills both written and oral

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll input and payments for weekly or bi-weekly payrolls
• Reconcile and resolve Payroll tax submission through ADP Smart Compliance
• Reconcile and process weekly integrations with funding to third parties accounting for all differences for net pay, taxes, garnishments, etc.
• Process payments for highly compensated employees including Stock, Non-Qualified, and other Perquisites/Programs with an understanding of state and federal tax implications to ensure compliance
• Conduct financial analysis of payroll-related expenses, including labor costs, benefits, taxes, and other payroll-related liabilities, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Serve on cross departmental teams and provide payroll accounting support for project teams including acquisitions
• Support new procedures/projects and improvements due to business changes, operational requirements, strategic initiatives, and legal requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy)
• Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level