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Senior Payroll Processor

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Payroll
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Review and audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies
  • Enter and update payroll data in the payroll system accurately and timely
  • Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and other reports as required
  • Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
  • Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues
  • Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll processing
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of payroll transactions and documentation
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of payroll best practices
Requirements
  • Associates Degree or equivalent in applicable payroll processing experience
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in payroll administration or a similar role for a multi-state organization.
  • Experience in taxation required.
  • Proficient in end-to-end payroll processing including pre-commit audits and validations.
  • Basic understanding of local, state and federal tax regulations.
  • Solid understanding of DOL regulatory requirements including for OT and bonus calculations.
  • Proficiency in payroll software required.
  • Experience in the Dayforce (previously Ceridian) payroll system strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in the use of the MS Office Suite with strong proficiency with MS Excel as well as with MS Teams and Microsoft O365 applications for collaboration and efficiency.
  • Experience using Copilot or comparable Large-Language-Model AI, particularly with the use of and creation of agents is preferred.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining accurate payroll records. Proficient in end-to-end payroll processing and skilled in utilizing payroll software and MS Office Suite for efficient operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Payroll Administration
  • End-To-End Payroll Processing
  • Taxation Experience
  • Dayforce Payroll System
  • DOL Regulatory Compliance
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Payroll Calculations
  • Payroll Data Entry
  • Payroll Reporting
  • Pre-Commit Audits
  • Tax Regulations
  • OT Calculations
  • Bonus Calculations
  • Process Improvement
  • Payroll Software Proficiency
  • Data Analysis
Soft Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Employee Support
  • Attention to Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Associates Degree in Payroll Processing
Industry Keywords
  • Payroll Regulations
  • Multi-State Organization
  • Payroll Best Practices
  • Payroll Discrepancies
  • Payroll Transactions
Tools & Technologies
  • Dayforce
  • MS Office Suite
  • MS Excel
  • MS Teams
  • Microsoft O365
  • Copilot
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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