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    Payroll Specialist - Chicago, United States - Sidley Austin LLP

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    Regular, Full time
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    Payroll Specialist

    Recruiting Location

    US-IL-Chicago

    Department

    Accounting

    Summary

    The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll data and providing customer service related to payroll questions.



    Duties and Responsibilities
      Process bi-weekly transfer of payroll to ADP WorkForce Now.
    • Compiles and inputs payroll data including taxes, bonuses, deductions, and time and attendance system (WorkForce).
    • Set up, calculate and maintain employee wage garnishments.
    • Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
    • Audits HR interface for accuracy with payroll records.
    • Reviews data entry performed by self and peers.
    • Collaborates with HR and other departments to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
    • Files payroll records into HR database.
    • Run bi-weekly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
    • Assist with year-end processes and reporting needs.
    • Assist in handling payroll inquiries.
    • Keeping up to date with changing legislation relating to all aspects of payroll
    • Safeguard the departmental information from unauthorized users.
    • Other initiatives and duties as assigned.


    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

    Education and/or Experience:

    Required:

    • A minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel

    Preferred:

    • Experience with ADP based applications such as WorkForce Now
    • Experience with Report Writer and Rapid Runner Reports
    • Experience with PeopleSoft
    • Experience with WorkForce (Time & Attendance Systems)
    • Experience at a law firm or other professional services environment

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

    • Strong organizational skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Good judgment
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills
    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
    • Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
    • Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
    • Able to work under pressure
    • Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

    Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer



    Sidley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.

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