Hybrid Payroll Specialist: Multi-State Expert

First Staff Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Staff Services in Chicago, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist for our hybrid downtown office. You will manage full-cycle payroll across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and collaborate with Human Resources on related tasks.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of multi-state payroll experience, proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, and a college degree. Strong organizational, communication, and numerical skills are essential, along with discretion handling confidential

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Administer full cycle multi-state payrolls; ensure accuracy.
• Audit entries to maintain compliance and data integrity.
• Assist HR with related responsibilities and activities.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies with ADP or HR staff as needed.
• Coordinate and administer Transit program; manage new hire/termination paperwork.

Skills

Multi-state payroll management

ADP Workforce Now

HR coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Numerical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

First Staff Services in Chicago, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist for our hybrid downtown office. You will manage full-cycle payroll across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and collaborate with Human Resources on related tasks.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of multi-state payroll experience, proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, and a college degree. Strong organizational, communication, and numerical skills are essential, along with discretion handling confidential