Payroll Specialist

$50,000 - $55,000/Yr

The Alinea Group - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Alinea Group is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. The Alinea Group is a world-renowned hospitality leader devoted to offering employment opportunities for our creative and talented associates. Just as our culinary and service teams craft thought-provoking dining experiences for our guests, we are committed to providing stimulating job opportunities for growth and innovation. The role of Payroll Specialist is for an individual who can use their outstanding communication and organization skills to thrive in group environments and proactively brainstorm solutions to complex problems individually. The most successful candidates see themselves as those who will safeguard a compliant, supportive environment for all employees while administering the timely and accurate completion of payroll processes. The Payroll Specialist will report to the HR Systems and Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Meticulously process bi-weekly payroll utilizing Paylocity
• Uphold data integrity by regularly supporting internal and external audits of employee, company and vendor information
• Act as a payroll liaison by sending payroll reports and resolving all HRIS-related questions (on & offsite)
• Maintain complete and accurate audit trails for employee records
• End-to-end communication & data entry for time off/sick requests, worker's compensation, employment verifications, garnishment, unemployment reports and ACA/benefits administration
• Perform other duties as assigned by your manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-2+ years experience in an office environment
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus
• Experience running complex payroll or managing projects from start to finish
• Prior knowledge of ACA regulations, DOL laws, and Illinois employment law

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical & dental
• Vision & additional ancillary benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(K) with a company match of up to 4% of deferred earnings
• CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment
• Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant
• Referral Bonus Program available
• Opportunities for flex schedule