payroll specialist

CFS; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Glenview, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a large, private manufacturing workforce. This high-visibility role collaborates with HR and leadership to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing and compliance.

Responsibilities include processing weekly/biweekly payroll for 500+ employees, managing payroll tax reporting and reconciliations, and supporting year-end payroll activities and benefits programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and reporting.
• Experience processing payroll for 500+ employees.
• Experience with payroll systems and tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Manage payroll compliance, tax reporting, and reconciliations.
• Administer payroll-related programs including benefits, 401(k), and PTO.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies in partnership with HR, managers, and vendors.
• Support year-end payroll processing and reporting.

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

UKG

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Step into a high-visibility payroll role where your expertise directly supports a large, established workforce. This is a great opportunity to leverage your experience in a stable, employee-focused manufacturing environment.

Payroll Specialist

Step into a high-visibility payroll role where your expertise directly supports a large, established workforce. This is a great opportunity to leverage your experience in a stable, employee-focused manufacturing environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Stable, privately held company with strong financial performance
• Employee-focused culture with events and strong team engagement
• High-visibility role supporting a large workforce (500+ employees)
• Opportunity to own payroll processes across hourly and salaried employees
• Collaborative environment partnering closely with HR and leadership
• Exposure to compliance, tax reporting, and year-end payroll processes

Key Responsibilities For The Payroll Specialist

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Manage payroll compliance, tax reporting, and reconciliations
• Administer payroll-related programs including benefits, 401(k), and PTO
• Resolve payroll discrepancies in partnership with HR, managers, and vendors
• Support year-end payroll processing and reporting

Qualifications For The Payroll Specialist

• 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or UKG
• Experience processing payroll for 500+ employees
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and reporting

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