Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Compliant & Team-Driven

Reyes Holdings; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling in Niles, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple schedules. You’ll work closely with HRIS and rely on UKG/Kronos to maintain system integrity while adhering to federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include managing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, applying deductions and bonuses, and conducting issue analysis to improve efficiency. A High School Diploma is required, with a College Degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 0–2 years of related experience.
• Preferred: College degree.
• Experience with UKG or Kronos Timekeeping.
• Ability to work with HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, accurate payroll processing in compliance with government regulations as a Payroll Specialist.
• Manage and oversee the processing of multiple weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring full compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements and contractual obligations.
• Guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing while strictly adhering to all relevant federal and state regulations.
• Conduct thorough analysis of payroll issues, recommending and implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and accuracy as a Payroll Specialist.
• Collaborate effectively with HRIS to maintain system integrity and ensure compliance during payroll setup and updates.
• Provide comprehensive training and mentorship to team members, facilitating local training sessions as needed to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Oversee and manage salary adjustments, deductions, bonuses, and payroll accounting, including the processing of final checks for both voluntary and involuntary employee separations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS collaboration

Training & mentorship

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College Degree

Tools

UKG Timekeeping

Kronos Timekeeping

Job description

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling in Niles, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple schedules. You’ll work closely with HRIS and rely on UKG/Kronos to maintain system integrity while adhering to federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include managing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, applying deductions and bonuses, and conducting issue analysis to improve efficiency. A High School Diploma is required, with a College Degree preferred.