Payroll Analyst Sr

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)Olympia Center

General Summary:

The Payroll Analyst Sr analyzes, reconciles, and interprets payroll data to ensure correct employee compensation, in partnership with Human Resources, Finance and leaders across the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Reports on and processes payroll data for all existing exempt and non-exempt staff across the organization for all pay cycle types.

• Manages banking processes to include ACH returns, check printing and check maintenance.

• Researches and resolves payroll issues with an emphasis on analytical expertise.

• Understands business objectives and help prepare, write, and maintain payroll practices and procedures.

• Assists with preparation of payroll taxes and government reporting, including quarterly, year-end reporting, and Form W-2 processing.

• Maintains multi state tax updates in ERP system to include tax allocations and tax reclassifications. Including employee communication and support.

• Assists with processing Child Support, Garnishments, and Tax Levies including correspondence and administering deductions.

• Supports payroll analytics and metrics for organizational payroll decisions.

• Supports physician specific payroll processing to include, moonlighting pay, imputed income and any other contractual pay.

• Runs reports for multi-state taxation, benefits and workers compensation purposes for audit and compliance.

• Responsible for responding/researching payroll related inquires via case management system.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in accounting, Business Administration or equivalent experience preferred.

• Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPP) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.

• Good working knowledge of IRS tax rules and regulations. Strong organizational skills and the ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to customer relationships by taking ownership of issues and ensuring effective outcomes.

• Time management skills are required to manage multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

• Monitor and adhere to all Human Resource/Payroll policies and processes that impact pay.

Education

Pay Range

$28.50-$46.60 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org