Senior Payroll Processor

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee end-to-end payroll for a multi-state organization. You will audit calculations, ensure regulatory compliance, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining precise payroll records.

The role requires 5–7 years in payroll, expertise with Dayforce, and strong MS Excel skills. Collaboration with HR and finance is essential to deliver accurate payroll timely.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent in applicable payroll processing experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in payroll administration or a similar role for a multi-state organization.
• Experience in taxation required.
• Proficient in end-to-end payroll processing including pre-commit audits and validations.
• Basic understanding of local, state and federal tax regulations.
• Solid understanding of DOL regulatory requirements including for OT and bonus calculations.
• Proficiency in payroll software required.
• Experience using Dayforce (Ceridian) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with strong Excel skills and in MS Teams and Microsoft O365 for collaboration.
• Experience using Copilot or comparable Large-Language-Model AI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
• Enter and update payroll data in the payroll system accurately and timely.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and other reports as required.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll processing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of payroll transactions and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of payroll best practices.

Skills

Payroll Calculations

Payroll Data Entry

Payroll Reporting

Pre-Commit Audits

Tax Regulations

OT Calculations

Bonus Calculations

Process Improvement

Payroll Software Proficiency

Data Analysis

Education

Associates Degree in Payroll Processing

Tools

Dayforce

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

MS Teams

Microsoft O365

Copilot

Job description

• Review and audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies
• Enter and update payroll data in the payroll system accurately and timely
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and other reports as required
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll processing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of payroll transactions and documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of payroll best practices

Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent in applicable payroll processing experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in payroll administration or a similar role for a multi-state organization.
• Experience in taxation required.
• Proficient in end-to-end payroll processing including pre-commit audits and validations.
• Basic understanding of local, state and federal tax regulations.
• Solid understanding of DOL regulatory requirements including for OT and bonus calculations.
• Proficiency in payroll software required.
• Experience in the Dayforce (previously Ceridian) payroll system strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of the MS Office Suite with strong proficiency with MS Excel as well as with MS Teams and Microsoft O365 applications for collaboration and efficiency.
• Experience using Copilot or comparable Large-Language-Model AI, particularly with the use of and creation of agents is preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining accurate payroll records. Proficient in end-to-end payroll processing and skilled in utilizing payroll software and MS Office Suite for efficient operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Administration
• End-To-End Payroll Processing
• Taxation Experience
• Dayforce Payroll System
• DOL Regulatory Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Calculations
• Payroll Data Entry
• Payroll Reporting
• Pre-Commit Audits
• Tax Regulations
• OT Calculations
• Bonus Calculations
• Process Improvement
• Payroll Software Proficiency
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Employee Support
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Payroll Processing

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Regulations
• Multi-State Organization
• Payroll Best Practices
• Payroll Discrepancies
• Payroll Transactions

Tools & Technologies

• Dayforce
• MS Office Suite
• MS Excel
• MS Teams
• Microsoft O365
• Copilot