Payroll Specialist - Uzyts4OSCijN-6400 - Daniels Sharpsmart Inc

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12247080 We are looking for a
detail oriented and operationally focused Payroll Specialist to join our
rapidly growing North American business and People and Culture team in
our Support Office in Chicago, IL. As a Payroll Specialist you will
support our Payroll and Benefits Administrator with bi-weekly payroll
processing, payroll related payments/ queries, month end processing,
onboarding and maintaining the payroll files/ employee personnel files,
as well as supporting all efforts tied to reporting. Additionally, you
will support with administrating group benefits, serving as the main
point of contact for employee questions and assisting our Payroll and
Benefits Administrator on back-end benefits administration.
What you'll be doing
- - Process multi-state payroll on multiple pay schedules on an
internal payroll system, Paylocity.
- Manage vacation and sick time accruals in payroll system and
ensure all time off request are processed in-line with payroll
cycle.
- Process garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies.
- Complete all incoming employment verifications and work with
Business Partner to gather and submit employee record requests,
subpoenas, and other documentation requests.
- Process new hires, terminations, and employee changes in 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.
- General filing and administrative duties that relate to payroll
and benefits management
- Process required documents through payroll and carriers to
ensure accurate record keeping and payroll deductions.
- Serve as 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
What we are looking for
- - 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
Learn more about us and our mission!
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In
accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this
policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health &
Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and
affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as
well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.