Senior Payroll Analyst

Senior Payroll AnalystLocation: Chicago, ILSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMWork Arrangement: Hybrid — 4 days onsite, 1 day remoteCompensation: $55/hrWe are seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations. This role will oversee and support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesProcess and review U.S. and Canadian semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employeesSupport payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, and CaribbeanUtilize Workday and ADP for payroll processing and administrationPartner with HR, Finance, Benefits, Compliance, and external payroll vendors to resolve issuesManage payroll reconciliations, audits, year-end activities, tax filings, and statutory documentsEnsure payroll accounts are properly reconciled with Finance and the general ledgerSupport payroll-related activities for employee leave, benefits, mergers, acquisitions, and divestituresInvestigate and resolve complex payroll discrepanciesEnsure compliance with applicable payroll regulations and internal policiesIdentify opportunities for process improvement and automationSupport the implementation of new payrolls and outsourced payroll solutionsQualifications5–8 years of progressive payroll experienceStrong end-to-end payroll processing experienceWorkday HRIS experience highly preferredExperience with ADP and outsourced payroll providersStrong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesHighly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a very fast-paced environmentWe will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here: https://careergroupcompanies.com/california-privacy-notice/.Career Group is a premier, Women-Owned recruiting agency and a widely recognized name in corporate and administrative staffing. We connect our candidates with job opportunities at leading companies nationwide. When you work with a Career Group recruiter, you gain a strategic career advisor for life. Submit your resume to get started today.You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.