Payroll & Benefits Specialist — 9/80 Schedule & Impact

Chemring Energetic Devices; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 58,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chemring Energetic Devices in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage full-cycle bi-weekly payroll, maintain the HRIS, and support employee benefits with accuracy and compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in payroll and benefits administration, strong Excel and Paylocity/Kronos experience, and a commitment to data integrity and regulatory compliance. Excellent benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with match, and tuition support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in HR/Business/Accounting or related field.
• Ability to obtain payroll certification within two years of placement.
• Experience with multi-state payroll in a manufacturing/engineering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll across multiple pay groups.
• Maintain and audit HRIS and benefits data.
• Support year-end payroll reconciliations and tax reporting.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments and life events with HR staff.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HRIS proficiency

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business/Accounting

Payroll certification within 2 years

Tools

Paylocity

Kronos

Excel

Word

Job description

Chemring Energetic Devices in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage full-cycle bi-weekly payroll, maintain the HRIS, and support employee benefits with accuracy and compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in payroll and benefits administration, strong Excel and Paylocity/Kronos experience, and a commitment to data integrity and regulatory compliance. Excellent benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with match, and tuition support.