Lead Payroll Specialist

Athletico Physical Therapy - Oak Brook, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Oak Brook, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Lead Payroll Specialist at Athletico Physical Therapy is responsible for managing payroll processing and maintaining timekeeping software. This role supports employees across the organization with payroll-related inquiries and provides training on payroll processes. The specialist also handles payroll reconciliations and assists with tax processing, ensuring compliance with wage laws and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations of payroll and timekeeping; ensures accuracy of data submitted and processed
• Administers payroll reconciliation
• Processes payroll in coordination with ADP team using ADP Vantage and eTime
• Investigates, addresses, and resolves employee inquiries relating to payroll and timekeeping
• Prepares reports (payroll, PTO, etc.) for relevant departments
• Assists with setup and creation of new unemployment & state income tax jurisdictions
• Performs payroll quality assurance reviews
• Enforces established payroll related policies, procedures and regulations
• Keeps knowledgeable of payroll system and changes in wage/tax laws to ensure compliance
• Collaborates with payroll & HRIS team along with human resources team for payroll-related projects

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of multi-state payroll experience
• Experience using ADP and eTime in a fast-paced, multi-state, multi-entity company with 3,000+ employees preferred
• 1+ years eTime/Kronos experience a plus
• Advanced Excel experience including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs

Nice-to-haves

• Effective organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Time management skills

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities
• Prohibition of discrimination and harassment