Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist | Full-Time With more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has grown into the largest near-airport parking company in the United States with over 2,000 valued team members across over 40 locations nationwide. We are proud to offer an Employee Ownership Program, allowing every team member the opportunity to receive a direct financial stake in The Parking Spot’s success.

As employee owners, every one of us plays a part in providing exceptional service to our guests across the country.

What makes working at The Parking Spot so special? We’ve built a culture of support, fun, and camaraderie that empowers us to be the most innovative company in the parking industry. As a nationwide business with a small business feel, there are endless opportunities within The Parking Spot to grow your career. Come join us and see how we leverage people and technology to deliver a superior product, outshine our competition, and find creative and innovative solutions to everyday problems.

Salary Range: $65000 per hour - $70000 per hour

What we offer:

Participation in and financial benefit from our shared employee ownership program

Hybrid work experience in downtown Chicago

Career development and growth opportunities

Ability to gain exposure to all areas of the business

Great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental and a 401k plan Annual discretionary bonus program

Team oriented, fun and friendly work environment

Immediate opportunity to make a large impact

Position Summary:

The Parking Spot’s is now hiring for a newly created Payroll Specialist role to join our Payroll team in Chicago! In this role, you’ll gain exposure to payroll, audits, and reconciliation processes for an organization with 2,000+ employees in a multistate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Process and issue weekly payroll, ensuring timely and accurate updates, adjustments and compliance with internal policies

Review and audit payroll data in UKG, investigate discrepancies, calculate retroactive payments, and coordinate with management to resolve issues

Audit and approve timecard changes in the Workforce Management system; monitor timesheet and leave request status, and follow up on missing or unapproved entries

Generate payroll reports, conduct regular data audits, and support internal and external reporting needs

Responsible for post-payroll duties including but not limited to, assembling the general ledger report, storing payroll registers and communicating with Controller and Finance partners

Manage the payroll inbox by responding to administrative tasks and requests including resetting passwords, reviewing the accuracy of all data and deductions, and ensuring proper

Manage uncashed check and rapid pay card processes

Knowledge,

Skills & Experience Required:

2-3 years of experience processing payroll with an hourly workforce

At least 1 year of experience with UKG Pro and Workforce Management Detail-oriented with respect to payroll and HR data Organized individual with strong follow-through skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to help a large employee base Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload in a busy environment______Any disclosed pay range is based on a consideration of neutral factors and criteria such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, seniority, etc. The Parking Spot reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant a salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.

At The Parking Spot, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate and seek it. We believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable company is one where all employees, partners, and customers are welcome, supported, and valued. As a company in the travel industry, we witness the power of bringing individuals from different backgrounds and communities together. We treat all others with dignity and respect and stand firmly against racism and discrimination in any form.

We intentionally develop diverse teams and relationships to ensure all voices are heard and to foster equal opportunity for all. We are committed to listening, learning, and growing because we know that our work is never done.