Senior Payroll Manager - United Center

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

23d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations for Levy employees at the United Center, within a unionized environment. This role ensures accurate, timely, & compliant payroll processing & risk management related to workplace injuries & labor compliance. The Senior Payroll Manager partners closely with Operations, HR, Finance, Home Office & Compass Headquarters to maintain compliance with collective bargaining agreements, federal & state labor laws, & company policies.

Requirements

Proficient computer skills.
5+ years of payroll management experience required, preferably in a unionized environment.
Strong working knowledge of payroll laws, wage & hour regulations, & collective bargaining agreements.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, high-volume payrolls.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with union representatives, managers, & leadership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage payroll processing for large-scale hourly union & non-union employees.
Ensure payroll accuracy related to union contracts, including wages, overtime, premiums, differentials, benefits contributions, & dues.
Interpret & apply collective bargaining agreements to payroll practices & resolve payroll-related labor questions.
Oversee timekeeping systems, audits, corrections, & approvals in partnership with operations leadership.
Process payroll deductions, adjustments, retroactive pay, bonuses, garnishments, verifications of employment & employment status changes.
Prepare & reconcile payroll reports; partner with Finance on labor reporting & budget tracking.
Ensure compliance with FLSA, Illinois labor laws, & internal payroll controls.
Guidance to managers on labor, timekeeping & payroll compliance
Serve as a point of contact for employees & managers regarding payroll, pay discrepancies, & compensation questions.
Support workplace injury reporting, including coordinating documentation & communication with HR, Operations managers, Home Office & Compass Risk Management.
Assist in tracking injury-related payroll impacts such as missed shifts & modified duty.
Support reasonable suspicion processes related to potential on-the-job impairment, including documentation coordination & compliance with company policy & union agreements.
Partner with location Loss Prevention Coordinators, HR, Operations & Compass Risk Management team to ensure consistent handling, documentation related to injury & reasonable suspicion situations.
Continuously evaluate payroll practices for efficiency, accuracy, & compliance.
Train on payroll policies, union pay rules, & timekeeping best practices.