Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $40-$45/HR (Based on Experience & Qualifications)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Role Overview:
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Senior Payroll Specialist for our client located in Chicago, IL. Our client is a highly respected legal services organization with a long-standing reputation for excellence and innovation. They are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis to provide coverage for a maternity leave. This position is expected to last approximately four months and offers a flexible hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. The Senior Payroll Specialist will support payroll processing for approximately 500 employees across multiple states and pay groups. The ideal candidate will be available to interview and start shortly thereafter.

Senior Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

Assist with payroll processing multiple times per month across five pay groups for approximately 500 employees
Process payroll for both salaried and hourly employees in a multi-state environment
Enter manual payroll adjustments and inputs as needed
Run payroll reconciliation reports and investigate variances between payroll cycles
Analyze and document payroll discrepancies for management review
Generate pre-payroll reports including earnings, deductions, and payroll registers
Assist with on-demand payroll processing requests
Support payroll approval processes and coordinate with HR and payroll leadership
Prepare and upload General Ledger payroll entries into Workday following payroll completion
Research and resolve employee payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies
Maintain payroll accuracy while ensuring compliance with company policies and payroll regulations

Qualifications:

5+ years of high-volume, full-cycle payroll processing experience
Experience processing multi-state payrolls
Advanced Excel skills, including experience utilizing VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
Experience working within large payroll systems such as UKG/UltiPro, ADP, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Ability to reconcile payroll variances and troubleshoot discrepancies
Experience with Workday is preferred but not required
Legal industry experience is a plus but not required

If you or anybody that you know are qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

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