38709 | Payroll Administrator

Job Title :

Payroll Administrator Location :

Warrenville, IL Pay Range :

$30-$32/HR (Based on Experience & Qualifications)

Benefits :

Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) Brilliant Financial Staffing has partnered with a well-established, privately held restaurant franchise operator based in Illinois to identify a Payroll Administrator . This organization operates 50+ locations across multiple states and is known for maintaining a collaborative, family-oriented office environment. This is a contract position for approximately 4 months , and it is open due to an upcoming maternity leave, with the need for someone to start in mid-May to allow for cross-training. The Payroll Administrator will play a key role in supporting ongoing payroll operations during this transition, with the potential to extend beyond the initial coverage period.

Payroll Administrator Responsibilities:

Process bi-weekly payroll across 50+ locations (weekly payroll cycle cadence) Manage payroll for hourly, multi-state employees using Paycor Handle new hires, terminations, and payroll updates throughout the week Execute core payroll processing responsibilities, primarily mid-week Maintain accurate payroll records and support reporting needs Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries Assist with basic accounting tasks, including: Data entry and recurring journal entries Utility accruals General support within QuickBooks Desktop Collaborate with internal teams in a small office environment to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications:

Experience with Paycor payroll system-REQUIRED 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on, and relatively manual environment Experience with QuickBooks Desktop-Preferred General Excel skills (data manipulation, reporting) If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please apply immediately. Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #FSIL2026