Payroll Manager

## Payroll Manager Apply locations:
Evanston, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
July 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JR1510
** Job Description
** We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager atUL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office. The Payroll Manager is responsible for the oversight and compliance of payroll, payroll taxes, time and attendance, and related systems and processes. This role will ensure accuracy in all aspects of payroll functions for UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE).
** UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement
** At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries.

We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.
** What you’ll learn and achieve:
** As the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:
* Oversee all aspects of in-house payroll processing for US in accordance with federal, state, and local legislation, corporate policies, and industry best practices, adhering to the payroll schedule to ensure paychecks are issued accurately and on time.
* Manage and maintain HRIS and employee data relating to payroll including earnings codes, tax locations, wage attachments, garnishments, deductions, and time and attendance system to ensure accuracy of all payroll related records.
* Oversee that all necessary payroll-related government reports and tax filings are performed in compliance with federal, state, and local tax codes, including filing and payment of tax withholding and various other government reporting, both domestic and international.
* Manage International Employer of Record (EOR) and payroll vendor(s), including SOW renewals
* Lead and manage Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to ensure accurate and timely and accurate completion of payroll processing, resolving complex payroll discrepancies and ensuring compliance.
* Manage 401(k) contributions funding and reconciliation, support annual audits and compliance reporting, including filing Form 5500.
* Stay abreast of changing laws and best practices to inform process improvement and maintenance of systems integration, technology, and legal compliance.
* Collaborate with the finance department and employee benefits team to ensure accurate allocations relating to payroll.
* Establish and maintain employee centric payroll operation that includes development of self-service resources, proactive communications and prompt response to employee questions and requests.
* Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related audits and payroll/accounting reconciliations.
* Create and maintain written procedures for all Payroll department functions.
* Provide information, reports, and analysis to management and/or internal audit as requested.
* Contribute to and/or lead other department specific and cross-functional initiatives.
** What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement:
** We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.
* ** People**:
Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
* ** Interesting work**:
Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to…