Payroll Specialist

Job Description Our client, a growing company in the western suburbs, is seeking a payroll professional to join their team. Reporting to the Manager, this individual will process multi-state payroll across various payroll cycles for both union and non-union employees. This is a primarily onsite role, with four days in the office and one work-from-home day each week.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute end-to-end payroll processing activities for employees across several locations Validate payroll inputs including hours worked, pay adjustments, deductions, and employee status updates Support administration of payroll-related withholdings, benefit deductions, and third-party payments Assist with payroll balancing, audit support, and periodic reporting requirements Coordinate with HR regarding onboarding, offboarding, compensation updates, and workforce changes Respond to employee payroll inquiries and help resolve discrepancies in a timely manner Maintain payroll documentation and ensure employee records remain accurate and up to date Stay current on applicable wage and hour requirements, payroll tax considerations, and workforce compliance matters Qualifications 3+ years of payroll processing experience Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple states Exposure to unionized or hourly workforce environments Familiarity with modern payroll platforms