International Finance Group

Senior Payroll Analyst (light Manager)

Location: Chicago, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28390 Salary: $90,000 Industry: Municipal (non-profit) Location: Downtown Chicago (near Loop) Hybrid with 2-3 days in office weekly Job Title: Payroll Administrator (direct hire employee position) Compensation (target): $65,000 – $90,000 depending upon experience Supervisor: Payroll Manager Interviews begin as soon as Monday, February 10, 2025 Start date as soon as Monday, February 17, 2025 Position Summary and Scope Under direction, monitors the day-to-day central processing of payrolls and related personnel documents to ensure accurate, timely pay distribution. Works with staff preparing and processing regional payrolls, employee paychecks, and attendance and overtime reports. Ensures accurate update and maintenance of payroll records and related documents. Performs related payroll duties as assigned or required. Serves as a back-up when the Payroll Manager is off, including supervising employees. Detailed Responsibilities Reviews, approves, and authorizes payroll documents and personnel action reports; apprises managers of pertinent payroll and salary administration matters. Supervises support staff reviewing and reporting payroll data reflecting personnel actions, vacation, leaves, wage assignments and similar data. Handles unusual pay actions including replacement checks, manual checks for emergency purposes and some terminations. Advises managers and other employees regarding payroll issues, timekeeping procedures, union contracts’ wage and salary requirements. Interprets policies regulations, and pertinent provisions of collective bargaining agreement relative to payroll. Testifies at arbitration and grievance hearings on salary and fringe benefit issues. Through regular contact with regions and departments, ensures accurate and prompt processing of payrolls and personnel action reports. Directs timely distribution of employee paychecks. Directs collection of data for payroll related projects such as charity and bond deductions, optional insurance deductions, and union dues deductions. Coordinates special projects including detailed searches and analysis of employment histories. Acts as liaison with accounting section for problem resolution and error correction regarding fund contributions, dues checkoff authorization and similar issues. May participate in evaluation of computerized payroll system products and make recommendations as appropriate. Develops, recommends, and implements systems and procedural changes for the payroll process. Implements new rates of pay associated with general salary adjustments. Education and Experience Requirements Oracle Cloud Payroll Core (only payroll software used) strongly preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field) preferred Five years of experience performing payroll and payroll accounting duties required  Detailed knowledge of payroll regulations and processes Ability to delegate work and supervise Accounting skills (as they relate to payroll) Problem solving skills Computer skills Communication skills For immediate consideration, please email your resume in Word format to Cameron Wall at cameronwall@ifgus.com. Apply Now

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