Payroll Specialist
Creative Financial Staffing
Gurnee, IL · Posted November 13, 2026
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About the job
Payroll Specialist
Overview of the company:
Our client is a privately held company
They are a premier employer in the Chicagoland market and recognize nationally
Stable company, been around close to 100 years
Employees have said things like: “supportive leadership and management team”, “promote from within”
Overview of the Payroll Specialist opportunity:
Perform weekly and biweekly payroll
Check Payroll for accuracy
Prepare import and export files for payroll
Background Preferred for Payroll Specialist:
Experience with payroll, preferably Union
Experience with Sage
Proficient with Excel
Strong Communication Skills
Team Player
Compensation range: $52,000-$62,000
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