Payroll Specialist – Accurate, Detail‑Oriented & Team‑Driven

Oak Orbit Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Oak Orbit Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a full-time Payroll Clerk to manage employee payroll processes and ensure accurate, on-time payments.

You will compute wages and deductions, generate pay stubs, maintain records, and respond to employee inquiries, collaborating with the payroll team and department heads.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year payroll experience, and proficiency with payroll software; a bachelor's degree and 3+ years experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
• 1+ year of payroll processing experience
• Proficiency in payroll software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills for employee inquiries
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in industry are preferred

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees; calculate wages and deductions
• Generate pay stubs and maintain payroll records
• Handle payroll-related inquiries and respond to employees
• Collaborate with payroll staff and department heads for smooth operations

Skills

Payroll software proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Handling sensitive financial data

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Oak Orbit Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a full-time Payroll Clerk to manage employee payroll processes and ensure accurate, on-time payments.

You will compute wages and deductions, generate pay stubs, maintain records, and respond to employee inquiries, collaborating with the payroll team and department heads.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year payroll experience, and proficiency with payroll software; a bachelor's degree and 3+ years experience are a plus.