Payroll Specialist

Mindlance; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance in North Chicago is seeking a Payroll Specialist to assist in payroll cycles and ensure compliance with wage laws. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of payroll experience and be proficient with payroll systems like Workday and Kronos, alongside strong attention to detail.

This role requires maintaining payroll records and responding to employee inquiries, while handling sensitive information with discretion. Join Mindlance, an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience.
• Basic knowledge of payroll processes and wage laws.
• Strong proficiency with Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll cycles.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Maintain payroll records according to policy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Kronos

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of regular payroll cycles.
• Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policy and retention requirements.
• Support internal and external payroll audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree to be considered for full-time opportunities.
• 3 years of payroll experience.
• Basic knowledge of payroll processes, wage and hour laws, and payroll taxes.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (Workday and Kronos is a plus), Microsoft Suites, Proficient with Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”