Payroll Manager - Chicago, United States - EDI Staffing

Description

Essential Functions:

• Implement, maintain, and review full cycle payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, variable payments, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Create W2s and resolve employee discrepancies, calculate corrections and submit amendments.
• Facilitate audits and reconciliations to ensure accurate data for the payroll & routine compliance audits.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 5+ years payroll experience
• 1+ year Workday payroll experience
• 1 year management experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to remain flexible and calm in a changing environment