Payroll Specialist - Uzyts4OSCijN-6400

Daniels Sharpsmart - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Daniels Sharpsmart Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting the Payroll and Benefits Administrator by managing bi-weekly payroll processing, handling payroll-related queries, and maintaining employee personnel files. This position is essential for ensuring accurate payroll operations and compliance with regulations, while also serving as a resource for employee benefits inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll on multiple pay schedules using Paylocity.
• Manage vacation and sick time accruals in the payroll system and ensure all time off requests are processed in line with the payroll cycle.
• Process garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies.
• Complete all incoming employment verifications and work with the Business Partner to gather and submit employee record requests, subpoenas, and other documentation requests.
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee changes in the payroll system and maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files.
• Support in health, ancillary, and retirement benefits including enrollments and terminations.
• Assist with end-of-year compliance for payroll and W2 compliance.
• Perform general filing and administrative duties related to payroll and benefits management.
• Process required documents through payroll and carriers to ensure accurate record keeping and payroll deductions.
• Serve as a resource to employees by answering benefits-related questions; liaise with benefits brokers and carriers to maintain vendor relationships.
• Support with monthly benefits reconciliation ensuring accurate billing/invoicing and benefit coverage.
• Support with timely unemployment claims and COBRA processing.
• Prepare any payroll and benefits-related reports.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of proven Payroll experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; BSc/BA in business, accounting or relevant field is a plus.
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality.
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exquisite math and numerical skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field.
• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Paylocity) and databases.