Payroll Specialist (Part Time)

Payroll Specialist (Part-Time, Remote Contract)

Location: Remote ( Must reside in the Greater Chicago area )
Pay: $26/hour
Duration: 4-Month Contract
Hours: 25-30 hours/week

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for approximately 300 employees across multiple pay groups. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work independently while meeting critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll and off-cycle payrolls
• Review and validate timecards, earnings, deductions, and adjustments
• Process bonuses, commissions, retro pay, severance, and other special payments
• Maintain employee payroll records and updates
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Partner with HR and payroll team members to ensure data accuracy and compliance

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of full-cycle payroll processing experience
• Strong experience with UKG Pro Payroll
• Multi-state payroll experience required
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and payroll deadlines

Additional Details

• Fully remote, but candidates must live in the Greater Chicago area
• Virtual interview process
• ASAP start date
• Additional hours may be required during payroll processing periods

Pay Details: $25.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Marissa Osorio

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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