Senior Payroll & Benefits Leader – Multi-State

Optimas; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Sr Payroll & Benefits Specialist to lead day-to-day payroll processing and benefits administration for U.S. employees.

You will manage multi-state payroll, leave programs, and compliance, collaborating with vendors and HR partners to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

This role offers growth into leadership as you evolve with a team that values accuracy, accountability, and outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Organized, self-directed, and able to prioritize workload while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Execution: full-cycle, bi-weekly and weekly multi-state payroll for US employees
• Benefits Administration and Oversight
• Leave of Absence and Compliance Management
• Wellness and Employee Experience
• Vendor Management and Financial Oversight
• Compliance, Reporting, and Audit Partnership

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

UKG UltiPro

Job description

Optimas in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Sr Payroll & Benefits Specialist to lead day-to-day payroll processing and benefits administration for U.S. employees.

You will manage multi-state payroll, leave programs, and compliance, collaborating with vendors and HR partners to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

This role offers growth into leadership as you evolve with a team that values accuracy, accountability, and outstanding service.