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We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our client’s team in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys providing exceptional employee support.

Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 1,500 employees. The ideal candidate will have extensive ADP experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage payroll-related issues independently from start to finish.

What’s the job?

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for a large employee population

Review, audit, and validate payroll data prior to payroll submission

Manage timecards and attendance records using ADP Workforce Manager

Run and analyze payroll reports before and after payroll processing

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and timekeeping issues

Maintain employee payroll records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance

Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and data validation activities

Support employees with payroll, PTO, scheduling, and pay-related questions in a professional and service-oriented manner

Partner with HR and other departments to ensure payroll processes run smoothly

Identify issues proactively and take ownership of resolving them quickly and accurately

What’s needed?

Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now

Proven payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Ability to learn new processes quickly and become self-sufficient after onboarding

Accountability for mistakes and a proactive approach to resolving issues

Ability to balance accuracy, urgency, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience with ADP Workforce Manager preferred

Experience supporting payroll for 1,000+ employees preferred

Experience with payroll reporting and reconciliation preferred

Knowledge of pay differentials, PTO administration, and employee timekeeping processes preferred

Familiarity with Fair Workweek scheduling practices preferred

Previous experience in a service-oriented or employee-facing payroll environment preferred

Key Details

Compensation: $30–$40/hour

Location: Edgewater, IL

Work Model: Onsite

Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours

Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.

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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

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Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 1,500 employees. The ideal candidate will have extensive ADP experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage payroll-related issues independently from start to finish.

What’s the job?

- Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for a large employee population - Review, audit, and validate payroll data prior to payroll submission - Manage timecards and attendance records using ADP Workforce Manager - Run and analyze payroll reports before and after payroll processing - Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and timekeeping issues - Maintain employee payroll records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance - Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and data validation activities - Support employees with payroll, PTO, scheduling, and pay-related questions in a professional and service-oriented manner - Partner with HR and other departments to ensure payroll processes run smoothly - Identify issues proactively and take ownership of resolving them quickly and accurately

What’s needed?

- Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now - Proven payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently - Advanced Excel skills - Excellent communication and customer service skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information - Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy - Ability to learn new processes quickly and become self-sufficient after onboarding - Accountability for mistakes and a proactive approach to resolving issues - Ability to balance accuracy, urgency, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment - Experience with ADP Workforce Manager preferred - Experience supporting payroll for 1,000+ employees preferred - Experience with payroll reporting and reconciliation preferred - Knowledge of pay differentials, PTO administration, and employee timekeeping processes preferred - Familiarity with Fair Workweek scheduling practices preferred - Previous experience in a service-oriented or employee-facing payroll environment preferred

Key Details

- Compensation: $30–$40/hour - Location: Edgewater, IL - Work Model: Onsite - Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours - Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision - Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.

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