Payroll Specialist/Coordinator

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work after training

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC places a Payroll Specialist in a well-established healthcare organization in Chicago, IL. You will own a high-volume payroll function, collaborating with HR and Finance while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires at least 2 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and in-house payroll experience is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; the position offers a hybrid work environment after training and a competitive

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume payroll experience.
• In-house payroll experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review hours, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reporting.
• Handle payroll tax filings, W-2s, and related compliance.
• Partner with HR on benefits deductions, garnishments, and retirement contributions.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and support audits.

Skills

High-volume payroll

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL
Work Setting: Hybrid
Compensation: $60,000–$65,000

Payroll Specialist | Stable Healthcare Organization

Our client, a well-established healthcare organization, is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-volume payroll function while working closely with HR and Finance.

Why Consider This Payroll Specialist Opportunity?

• Stable, established organization
• Strong leadership and collaborative team
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Competitive benefits package
• Hybrid work environment after training

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume payroll accurately and on schedule
• Review hours, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reporting
• Handle payroll tax filings, W-2s, and related compliance
• Partner with HR on benefits deductions, garnishments, and retirement contributions
• Respond to employee payroll questions and support audits

Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist

• 2+ years of high-volume payroll experience
• In-house payroll experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required