Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Verstela; Bensenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Long-Term DisabilityInsurance

Employee Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Consumer Discount Program Membership

401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer M

8 Paid Holidays

15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) the 1st

3 days of Paid Community Service Time

3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, plus 3

Job summary

Verstela is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Bensenville, IL, to manage payroll across multiple states and entities. You’ll use Excel to analyze data, partner with internal teams, and adapt to evolving systems. The role emphasizes moving beyond task completion to apply analytical problem-solving in a changing payroll landscape.

The position supports a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote work, emphasizing accuracy, collaboration, and leveraging AI-powered tools to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state and multi-entity payroll.
• Strong Excel skills with PivotTables and lookup functions (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP).
• Attention to detail and accuracy; adaptable to evolving technology.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and entities.
• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and troubleshoot before employees are affected.
• Partner with internal teams to research and resolve payroll questions.
• Use Excel and payroll systems to review, organize, and analyze payroll data.
• Work with AI-supported systems and new technology to improve payroll efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Multi-entity payroll

Excel PivotTables

XLOOKUP

VLOOKUP

Analytical mindset

AI-assisted systems

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Payroll systems

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

At Verstela, we don’t just fill jobs—we create success stories for the talent, clients and communities we serve.

Our guiding principle is simple: we are successful when we help others become successful.

Year after year, we're named to ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing list, a testament to our ongoing commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play an important role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and efficiently across multiple states and business entities. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve, so we’re looking for someone who is comfortable with change, learns quickly, and enjoys solving problems.

This role is a strong fit for someone with solid payroll experience who is ready to move beyond simply completing tasks and take a more analytical approach to their work.

You will:

• Process high-volume payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and business entities.
• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues before they impact employees.
• Partner with internal teams to research and resolve payroll-related questions.
• Use Excel and payroll systems to review, organize, and analyze payroll information.
• Work with AI-supported systems and new technology designed to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

You have:

• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state, and multi-entity payroll.
• Strong Excel skills, including experience with PivotTables and lookup functions such as XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Comfort working with AI-supported systems and evolving technology.
• An analytical, problem-solving mindset and the ability to look beyond task completion to understand and resolve issues.
• The ability to adapt to ongoing changes in processes, priorities, and business needs.

Schedule: Hybrid, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

The standard rotating schedule includes 4 days from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and 1 day from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT. We are also open to someone who prefers a consistent 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT schedule.

I understand that this is a hybrid position based in Bensenville, IL. Rotating schedule: four days from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and one day from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CST

• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Consumer Discount Program Membership
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year
• 3 days of Paid Community Service Time (CTO)
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, plus PTO match of up to 3 weeks