Payroll Administrator

Top Tier Resources

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

37 hours ago
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Job summary

Top Tier Resources is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our fast-growing corporate office in Chicago. You will process payroll in UKG and support weekly and biweekly cycles for a diverse employee base, ensuring accuracy and timely payroll delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, and advanced Excel skills. You will communicate with employees by phone and email to resolve questions and ensure top-tier service.

Qualifications

  • 3–4 years of payroll experience.
  • Proficiency with UKG (UltiPro).
  • Experience with a multi-state payroll.
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll, tax activities and reporting utilizing UKG.
  • Working nationally in payroll processing, audit, and reporting activities for weekly and biweekly payrolls for all levels of employees.
  • Strong communicator by phone and email answering questions from employees and providing a high quality of customer service and resolves employee issues.
  • Familiar with federal and state regulatory requirements offering support in resolving tax, withholding, and garnishments.
  • Calculates and sets up garnishments, levies, and family court orders in UKG.

Skills

Payroll processing
UKG (UltiPro)
Multi-state payroll
Excel
Communication
Regulatory compliance

Tools

UKG UltiPro

Job description

Fast growing corporate office is adding to their team. This payroll administrator will play a key role with processing the company payroll in UKG. Excellent corporate culture and growth.

Responsibilities
  • Processing payroll, tax activities and reporting utilizing UKG.
  • Working nationally in payroll processing, audit, and reporting activities for weekly and biweekly payrolls for all levels of employees.
  • Strong communicator by phone and email answering questions from employees and providing a high quality of customer service and resolves employee issues.
  • Familiar with federal and state regulatory requirements offering support in resolving tax, withholding, and garnishments.
  • Calculates and sets up garnishments, levies, and family court orders in UKG.
Requirements
  • 3-4 years of payroll experience.
  • Proficiency with UKG (formerly UltiPro)
  • Experience with a multi-state payroll.
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Word.

Top Tier Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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