Multistate Payroll Specialist | Compliance & HRIS Expert

Claires; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Sick time & paid leave

Job summary

Claire’s Essentials LLC is hiring a Payroll Associate in Rosemont, IL to handle accurate, timely multi-state payroll processing and HRIS maintenance. The role collaborates with Operations, Finance, and HR to ensure compliant payroll operations and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of payroll/HR admin experience, familiarity with UKG Ready/Kronos, and a strong eye for detail, confidentiality, and service excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing and/or HR administrative experience.
• Experience in a multi-location or multi-state payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees across states.
• Maintain payroll records and HRIS data with accuracy.
• Administer garnishments, deductions, and payroll changes.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Support audits and reporting activities as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

HRIS

SOX compliance

Confidentiality

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

UKG Ready/Kronos

Job description

Claire’s Essentials LLC is hiring a Payroll Associate in Rosemont, IL to handle accurate, timely multi-state payroll processing and HRIS maintenance. The role collaborates with Operations, Finance, and HR to ensure compliant payroll operations and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of payroll/HR admin experience, familiarity with UKG Ready/Kronos, and a strong eye for detail, confidentiality, and service excellence in a fast-paced environment.