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    Payroll Specialist - Chicago, United States - Hightower Advisors

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    Our Story

    Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

    Our commitment to our culture is demonstrated every day through the Hightower Way. By joining Hightower, you will build a community of inclusive relationships, take proactive ownership, embrace others' perspectives, and have an uncompromising dedication to excellence.

    What You'll Do

    *Note this is a temporary/contract opportunity for 6-8 months*

    Important part of HR Operations Team that supports administering human resources policies and projects that support growing Financial Services company. You will provide tactical HR support to managers and employees nationwide on a variety of HR topics.

    • Serve as a Hightower brand ambassador by upholding The Hightower Way cultural elements - Mission, Purpose, V.A.L.U.E. Experience, Commitment and Standards, promoting excellence in the internal and external client experience during every encounter
    • Improve consistency in every client and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our Hightower V.A.L.U.E. Experience (Validate, Actively Listen, Leverage Resources, Understand Ownership, Express Gratitude)
    • Process payroll on a semi-monthly basis for 1500+ employees
    • Keep up-to-date on changes in payroll and tax laws across the United States and keep team updated of changes affecting Hightower, including minimum wage audits
    • Ensure new hires are fully onboarded in payroll system
    • Maintain tax notices that come in via the mail as well as through payroll tax fallouts and take appropriate action as needed
    • Work with payroll provider to open and register new tax accounts as tax fallouts are generated
    • File quarterly and yearly tax reports as needed including unemployment reporting and license renewals.
    • Initiate and process garnishment payments
    • Complete Year-End processes for 4 FEIN's (W2's, 1095-Cs, W2-cs)
    • Complete Verification of Employment's and matches to charitable organizations
    • Responsible for all payroll and tax reporting, working with outside agencies and teams on behalf of Hightower.

    What You'll Bring

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
    • 3+ years of experience in a Human Resources generalist role
    • Experience with payroll
    • Experience with cloud based HRIS system (Ceridian or similar)
    • Specific knowledge of several human resources processes (employment law/compliance, compensation, payroll, taxes, benefits, risk management)
    • High-level in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)

    What We Offer

    • Hybrid model work schedule (50% in office)
    • We commit to a transparent, people-first environment where talent is maximized through our diverse, equitable and inclusive community
    • We nurture a spirit of belonging, are energized by challenges, celebrate our successes, and achieve individual and collective well-th goals

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.


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