Payroll Specialist

Robert Half - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist role at Robert Half is a hybrid position focused on coordinating payroll processing across multiple countries, including the UK, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. This position offers a fast-track career growth opportunity within a high-end firm that values employee work/life balance and provides competitive pay and bonus structures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates payroll processing for several countries including the UK, Dubai, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
• Leads the maintenance of payroll information, including collection, calculation, and entry of data, check distribution, retroactive pays, and front-end edits.
• Processes the organization's payroll and compiles and analyzes payroll data to maintain accurate payroll records.
• Coordinates with the internal finance team and/or payroll provider for disbursements of funds for employees, benefit providers, taxes, and other payments as necessary.
• Processes statutory payments and identifies payroll process improvements and best practices.
• Monitors payroll-related transactions to ensure compliance with external and internal policies.
• Maintains knowledge of payroll-related rules and laws governing payroll administration practices.
• Applies professional and technical knowledge to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields.
• 3+ years of progressive payroll management experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and ADP Celergo products.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll systems and applicable governing laws.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with internal and external colleagues and vendors.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality as required.
• Strong analytical competence and working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office/Google Suite products.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home flexibility