Payroll & HRIS Specialist — Data, Compliance & Reporting

Transcendia, Inc.; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for US and Canada, maintain data in the HRIS, and provide workforce reporting and analytics.

This role partners with HR, Finance, Benefits and external vendors to support payroll, lifecycle transactions, audits, and continuous improvement of payroll and HRIS processes. You will work closely with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits and external vendors to ensure payroll accuracy,

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of payroll administration experience
• Canada payroll experience preferred
• CPP certification preferred
• Experience administering HRIS/payroll systems
• Experience producing complex reports and workforce analytics

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for US and Canada accurately and on schedule
• Maintain payroll records and ensure pay data is current and accurate
• Audit payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, promotions, bonuses and leave adjustments
• Review payroll registers and reconcile discrepancies before transmission
• Process off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, and payroll corrections as needed
• Administer wage garnishments, tax levies, and other court-ordered deductions
• Manage year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation and reconciliation
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries promptly
• Serve as HRIS administrator and maintain employee data
• Develop, maintain and distribute payroll and workforce reports
• Support audits and compliance activities
• Partner with Total Rewards on compensation and HR operations initiatives
• Participate in HR technology projects and process improvements

Skills

Payroll regulations awareness

Analytical skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Assoc./Bachelors in HR/Business/Accounting

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Transcendia, Inc. in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for US and Canada, maintain data in the HRIS, and provide workforce reporting and analytics.

This role partners with HR, Finance, Benefits and external vendors to support payroll, lifecycle transactions, audits, and continuous improvement of payroll and HRIS processes. You will work closely with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits and external vendors to ensure payroll accuracy,