Payroll Coordinator — ESOP & 401k Benefits

Clune Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid premiums for Medical

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance Plans

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Career Development & Mentoring

Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction is seeking a payroll professional to maintain and process payroll, monitor timekeeping data, and support audits. This employee-owned company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

The role requires a BA or 1–3 years of payroll experience, with CPP/FCP certifications preferred. You will handle semimonthly and off-cycle runs, ensuring compliance with payroll policies and tax requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or 1-3 years of payroll experience required
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FCP) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll records by entering employee data and validating routine changes in the payroll system.
• Assist with semimonthly, weekly, and off-cycle payroll runs to support timely and accurate pay.
• Monitor time entered into timekeeping systems and flag routine exceptions before payroll processing.
• Support audit requests by gathering payroll records and documentation for internal or external review.
• Apply payroll policies and tax requirements during routine processing to support compliant payroll administration.
• Track benefit-related changes, including 401(k) and FSA updates, to support accurate payroll deductions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping oversight

Audit support

Payroll policy compliance

Benefits deductions

Compliance knowledge

Education

BA or 1–3 years payroll experience

Job description

Clune Construction is seeking a payroll professional to maintain and process payroll, monitor timekeeping data, and support audits. This employee-owned company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

The role requires a BA or 1–3 years of payroll experience, with CPP/FCP certifications preferred. You will handle semimonthly and off-cycle runs, ensuring compliance with payroll policies and tax requirements.