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at Robert Half in Palatine, Illinois, United States Job Description Description The salary range for this position is $100,000

• $110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.

Job Description:

• Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.
• Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime
• Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.
• Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting
• Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams
• Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues
• Maintain employee payroll files

Requirements Job Requirements:

• Experience processing full-cycle payroll from data entry through final review and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Familiarity with payroll deductions and garnishment administration.
• Ability to prepare payroll reports and review figures for accuracy and completeness.
• Understanding of payroll tax and compliance requirements, including state-related reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential employee information responsibly.
• Effective communication skills for supporting employees, managers, and cross-functional internal teams.

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity

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