Payroll Specialist — Paylocity Expert, Multi-State & Benefits

Tyree and D'Angelo Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyree & D'Angelo Partners, a private equity-backed veterinary services organization in Chicago, seeks a Payroll Specialist to support payroll, time-keeping, benefits management, and related tasks. You will administer bi-weekly payroll in Paylocity for diverse staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include time tracking, system expertise, tax filings, and reporting, plus training and benefits administration.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years Payroll, Benefits HRIS experience in a multi-location environment.
• Demonstrate sense of urgency and work well under pressure.
• Experience in problem solving.
• Ability to become a subject matter expert on various payroll and benefit processes.
• A solid understanding of multi-state tax regulations, FLSA requirements, ACA reporting, and benefits administration.
• Sharp attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, adapt to and operate in a fast-paced, changing environment with proficiency.
• Prompt and professional verbal and written communication skills with a customer service attitude and being able to communicate effectively with vendors and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting Systems (Sage Intacct or comparable), and experience with AP systems (Bill/Divvy or similar).
• Local to Chicago and ability to work in office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Administer bi-weekly payroll cycles in Paylocity, for both hourly, salary and 1099 employees
• Time & Attendance: Audit electronic timecards, PTO balances, and schedules, resolving discrepancies directly with managers and supervisors
• System Management: Serve as an internal subject-matter expert for Paylocity Modules and other related systems (e.g., Payroll, Benefits, Time & Labor, Expense, Onboarding)
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and assist with tax filings and year-end W-2 processing
• Reporting: Generate labor distribution reports, compliance documentation, and customized payroll reports for management review
• Training: Provide training and support to new managers using self service tools
• Benefits: Administer benefits enrollment, eligibility tracking, and carrier connections; Collaborate with the reconciliation of monthly activity for payroll and benefits
• Audits: Provide support for benefit, government and financial audits
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Perform miscellaneous duties and special projects, as needed

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS experience

Time & attendance

Benefits administration

Multi-state tax

ACA reporting

Attention to detail

Tools

Paylocity

Sage Intacct

Bill/Divvy

Job description

Tyree & D'Angelo Partners, a private equity-backed veterinary services organization in Chicago, seeks a Payroll Specialist to support payroll, time-keeping, benefits management, and related tasks. You will administer bi-weekly payroll in Paylocity for diverse staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include time tracking, system expertise, tax filings, and reporting, plus training and benefits administration.