Human Resources Payroll Manager

Job Title

Human Resources Payroll Manager

Mundelein, IL (Onsite)

Manufacturing

$40 - $45 / hour

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our client is a growing organization with a multi‑location workforce, including both union and non‑union employees. They are committed to accurate payroll operations, strong compliance practices, and collaborative partnerships across HR and Finance to support the employees and business objectives.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing end‑to‑end payroll operations with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and employee service. This role oversees weekly payroll processing, supports benefits administration, and serves as the primary payroll point of contact for employees, leadership, and external partners. The ideal candidate brings deep Paylocity experience, union payroll knowledge, and the ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment.

• Manage full‑cycle weekly payroll processing in Paylocity for approximately 350 employees across multiple locations, including union and non‑union populations.
• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of wages, overtime, premiums, bonuses, retro pay, and deductions.
• Administer payroll compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), company policies, and applicable labor laws.
• Maintain employee payroll and HRIS data, including new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, pay changes and leaves of absence.
• Review payroll registers, exception reports, and audits prior to final payroll submission.
• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, HR Business Partners, Legal, Finance, and Labor Relations on payroll audits, investigations, and reporting.
• Interpret union contract language related to pay rules, differentials, holidays, and schedules, and support union‑related payroll inquiries.
• Assist with benefits administration and support Open Enrollment activities.
• Support Paylocity upgrades, testing, system enhancements, and implementations.
• Serve as the primary payroll resource for employees, managers, and external vendors.

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi‑state and multi‑location payroll.
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll compliance, and auditing practices.
• Experience supporting benefits administration and Open Enrollment cycles.
• High attention to detail, strong problem‑solving skills, and ability to manage deadlines.

• Weekly payroll environment
• Union and non‑union employee populations
• Collaborative HR and Finance partnership model

• Benefits:
  This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Collaborative, people‑focused culture with strong leadership support.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.