Payroll Benefits Specialist

Food Manufacturer seeking a Payroll specialist full time in IL! Great pay, bonuses and perks!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alicia BlakeAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per yearA bit about us:Large Food manufacturer in Chicago, IL area. Onsite, full time, 8-5pmWhy join us?Medica Dental Vision401kPTOJob DetailsResponsibilities:The Payroll Specialist is responsible for payroll processing, HR administrative tasks, and serves as a liaison for employees and leadership teams for HR related needsThis person is also responsible for self-funded benefits (must have this experience)Provides excellent customer service and follow-up for employee relations inquiries and facilitate positive working relationships between management and personnelProvide personnel policy and procedure guidance to employees and management and elevate employee complaints and concerns to HR leadership including conflicts, payroll issues, and benefits questionsPartner with the HR Team on any tasks and projects, as neededFluent in all payroll processes and serve as co-payroll processor for the companyPerform all required administration necessary to prepare hourly, salary, and commission payrollsEnsuring time approval by Departmental ManagersProcess out of cycle payroll when neededProcess bonus amounts, including commission payments, referral bonus, etcPerforming Certified Payroll using Paylocity Accurately process multi-state payroll in compliance with wage and hour laws and meeting required deadlinesReview/approve employee changes in HRIS systemProvide monthly hours report to executive leadersReview timecards for missed punches and unapproved PTO requestsManage tax agency registrationsComplete verification of employment requestsSend termination letters to all inactive employeesResponsible for pay data approval and changes in HRIS system, including manager changes, supervisor changes, cost center changes, transfer requestsFacilitate exempt to non-exempt and reverse w/ PTO buckets etcNotification to stakeholders on role and cost center/location changesEnsure proper filing and accountability for employment authorization and E-Verify processesRespond to government inquiries including unemployment claims and Bureau of Labor StatisticsProcess garnishment noticesDocument and update all payroll procedures as neededInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy