Senior Payroll Analyst
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Career Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Compensation: $55/hr
We are seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations. This role will oversee and support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities- Process and review U.S. and Canadian semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees
- Support payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean
- Utilize Workday and ADP for payroll processing and administration
- Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, Compliance, and external payroll vendors to resolve issues
- Manage payroll reconciliations, audits, year-end activities, tax filings, and statutory documents
- Ensure payroll accounts are properly reconciled with Finance and the general ledger
- Support payroll-related activities for employee leave, benefits, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations and internal policies
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
- Support the implementation of new payrolls and outsourced payroll solutions
- 5-8 years of progressive payroll experience
- Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience
- Workday HRIS experience highly preferred
- Experience with ADP and outsourced payroll providers
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a very fast-paced environment
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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