Payroll Specialist: Data Integrity & Team Collaboration

argonne; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support daily transactional activities in the Payroll Department, ensuring accurate payroll processing in line with DOE regulations and FMPS policies.

The role involves data review, timecard validation, inquiries handling, and maintaining employee records while upholding confidentiality and collaborating with HR, Legal and Accounting teams. A Bachelor’s degree is required with 0+ years of experience, plus proficiency in Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 0+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Strong technical skills in systems and Office products.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with internal/external contacts.
• Strong numerical, organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with detail orientation and independent judgment.
• Commitment to data confidentiality and Argonne values.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing – assist bi-weekly and monthly payroll activities, data review and validation, timecard review, rate verification, and system validation.
• Respond to payroll inquiries, process service requests, and provide resources or references.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensure secure handling of files and data, assist with standard reports.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal and Accounting as needed to support Payroll team.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Payroll

Workday HCM

ADP

Excel

Communication

Time management

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday HCM

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support daily transactional activities in the Payroll Department, ensuring accurate payroll processing in line with DOE regulations and FMPS policies.

The role involves data review, timecard validation, inquiries handling, and maintaining employee records while upholding confidentiality and collaborating with HR, Legal and Accounting teams. A Bachelor’s degree is required with 0+ years of experience, plus proficiency in Office tools.