Payroll Specialist

LAUNCH Technical Workfo; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) company match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability plans

Monthly lunch on LAUNCH

Anniversary bonus program

Job summary

LAUNCH specializes in delivering payroll processing services and seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll operations for 1500+ employees. This role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong communication with corporate staff in Oak Brook, IL, and client locations.

You will collect timecards, resolve payroll questions, process garnishments, and maintain records while ensuring compliance and timely delivery of payroll—supporting a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-5 years in a payroll related position.
• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with ADP is a plus.
• Strong attention to confidentiality and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 1500+ employees weekly.
• Coordinate with Corporate staff and client locations.
• Collect timecards from multiple locations and save on shared drive.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and enforce company policies.
• Handle garnishments and compliance requirements.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP experience

Microsoft Excel

Attention to confidentiality

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This position represents LAUNCH internally and externally in a positive and professional manner. This position is primarily responsible for processing payroll on a weekly basis. The Payroll Specialist will have daily communication and coordinate with Corporate (Oak Brook, IL) staff as well as various client locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily payroll department operations
• Consistently, accurately process payroll for up to 1500+ employees
• Collect timecards from employees at multiple different locations
• Save all timecards on the shared drive for reference
• Solve issues and answer questions related to payroll, answer inquiries, and enforce company polices
• Complete all employment verification and unemployment claim requests on time
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
• Organize and maintain all record keeping including scanning of all data and proper filing within department files
• Provide customer service to all employees, outside customers, and vendors
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Self-starter who can drive accomplishments, with strong organizational skills
• Trustworthy, with attention to confidentiality
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Able to work both independently and in a group
• High energy and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive and dynamic environment
• Strong influencing and reasoning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills
• Meticulous approach to work with an eye for detail
• Ability to maintain high-quality work and meet strict deadlines
• Strong technical skills; proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to adhere to LAUNCH’s Mission and Values

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 21 years of age
• 2-5 years in a payroll related position
• Previous experience in an office setting preferred
• ADP Experience is a plus
• Associates degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

On to top of competitive compensation, if you join our team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and parental leave
• 401(k) company match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, long term and short-term disability and other ancillary plans
• Monthly lunch on LAUNCH
• Anniversary bonus program