Sr Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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

Sr Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Wood Dale, IL

$76,000-95,000

From design to delivery, Optimas integrates fastener manufacturing and distribution for greater inventory certainty, consistent quality, and a lower cost of ownership.

Fuel your passion with a career at Optimas. Become part of a team of diverse thinkers and doers who make a daily impact on our customers. We’re always looking for talented, self-motivated, smart and resourceful team members. And we’re committed to developing, supporting and driving your success.

Our Values are the THREAD that connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers:

• Teamwork
• Honesty
• Respect
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Drive

To learn more, please visit our websitehttp://www.optimas.com

Position Summary:

The Sr Payroll and Benefits Specialist reports to the Payroll and Benefits Manager and is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution, accuracy, and compliance of payroll and benefits administration for U.S.-based employees. This role is ideal for a high-performing professional who demonstrates ownership, sound judgment, and readiness to evolve into a leadership role.

Areas of impact:

• 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

Key Competencies:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience processing multi-state payroll
• 5+ years administering employee benefits programs in a complex environment
• Demonstrated experience managing leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, disability, state/local requirements)
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations
• Experience with UKG (UltiPro) or similar HRIS/payroll systems

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

We appreciate your role in helping connect good people to great jobs. Please understand that Optimas does not accept unsolicited CVs or resumes from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or resumes and explicitly reserve our right to contact candidates presented in this manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.