Payroll Specialist
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WITRON Service America LP
Arlington Heights, IL (In Person)
$70,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Join Our Team as a Payroll Specialist! We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage the end‑to‑end payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees across multiple U.S. states. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations, supporting employees, and partnering with HR, Finance, and other teams. The ideal candidate brings strong multi‑state payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and confidence navigating complex payroll environments.
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$65,000-$75,000 annually As a Payroll Specialist, you will: Process bi‑weekly, semi‑monthly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule Administer multi‑state payroll processing, including state and local tax compliance Calculate wages, salaries, bonuses, overtime, tax withholdings, garnishments, and deductions Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and job changes Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws (FLSA, wage & hour, tax regulations) Manage payroll documentation such as timesheets, direct deposits, W‑2s, W‑4s, and payroll adjustments Respond to employee payroll inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide exceptional customer support Collaborate cross‑functionally with HR, Accounting, Finance, IT, and external payroll vendors Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with company policiesRequirements:
3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a high‑volume, multi‑state environmentKRONOS / UKG
Workforce Management experience preferred Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas, data analysis) Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or FPC designation (preferred) Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and problem‑solving skills Strong organizational and time‑management abilities with the ability to meet strict deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion Experience working with payroll systems such as: ADP UKG / Kronos Paychex SAP Workday Why WITRON?Innovative Environment:
Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.Continuous Growth:
Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.Competitive Benefits:
WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more! Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics! to take the next step in your career journey. WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.Similar jobs in Arlington Heights, IL
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