Senior Payroll Analyst at Career Group Senior Payroll Analyst at Career Group in Des Plaines, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Senior Payroll Analyst Location:

Chicago, IL Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00

PM Work Arrangement:

Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Compensation:

$55/hr We are seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations. This role will oversee and support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Process and review U.S. and Canadian semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees Support payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean Utilize Workday and ADP for payroll processing and administration Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, Compliance, and external payroll vendors to resolve issues Manage payroll reconciliations, audits, year-end activities, tax filings, and statutory documents Ensure payroll accounts are properly reconciled with Finance and the general ledger Support payroll-related activities for employee leave, benefits, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies Ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations and internal policies Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation Support the implementation of new payrolls and outsourced payroll solutions Qualifications 5-8 years of progressive payroll experience Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience Workday HRIS experience highly preferred Experience with ADP and outsourced payroll providers Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a very fast-paced environment We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here: https://careergroupcompanies.com/california-privacy-notice/. Career Group is a premier, Women-Owned recruiting agency and a widely recognized name in corporate and administrative staffing. We connect our candidates with job opportunities at leading companies nationwide. When you work with a Career Group recruiter, you gain a strategic career advisor for life. Submit your resume to get started today. You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your profile and that you start collecting your references early.