Payroll Lead

Addison Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Payroll Lead in Chicago, IL to manage bi-weekly payroll processing and data transfers between Workday and ADP WorkForce Now. The role ensures accurate earnings, taxes, deductions, and timekeeping, with strong focus on data integrity and compliance.

The ideal candidate will oversee garnishments, tax data maintenance, and system audits while collaborating with HR to reflect employee changes promptly and accurately. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll data end-to-end across multiple systems (Workday and ADP WorkForce Now).
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity with ability to identify discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll data transfer from Workday to ADP WorkForce Now and assist with payroll processing to completion.
• Compile, review, validate, and input payroll data including earnings, taxes, deductions, and timekeeping.
• Review Workday time and attendance data for completeness and accuracy; correct discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Maintain employee garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions per requirements.
• Assist with maintaining tax information and payroll records; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Audit HR-to-payroll data to ensure accurate transfer between systems; review payroll entries for correctness.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries promptly and professionally; resolve payroll-related issues.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to reflect changes in payroll system accurately and timely.

Job description

Position:

Payroll Lead

Compensation:

50-60/hr

Benefits:

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k

Job Description:

• Process bi-weekly transfer of payroll data from Workday to ADP WorkForce Now and assist with payroll processing through completion.
• Compile, review, validate, and input payroll data, including regular and supplemental earnings, bonuses, taxes, deductions, and time and attendance information.
• Review Workday time and attendance data for completeness and accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring correction prior to payroll processing.
• Set up, process, and maintain employee garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Assist with maintaining accurate federal, state, and local tax information and payroll-related employee records.
• Audit HR-to-payroll data to ensure information transferred between Workday and ADP Workforce Now is complete and accurate.
• Review payroll entries and changes performed by self and peers to ensure accuracy and compliance with established payroll procedures and internal controls.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies involving earnings, deductions, taxes, timekeeping, and employee payroll records.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner and assist with resolving payroll-related questions and issues.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and other departments to ensure employee changes and payroll-related transactions are accurately and timely reflected in the payroll system.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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