Position Details:
Position Name: Senior Payroll Specialist
Location: 227 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60606
Duration: 6 Months Contract to Perm
100% On-site
Description:
Position Summary:
Guggenheim is seeking a detailed oriented and organized Senior Payroll Specialist to join the Chicago office. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this person will assist in the administration of payroll with a primary emphasis on payroll processing, reporting, and data analysis. The ideal candidate must be proficient in ADP Workforce Now and ADP Reporting. Preferably also have a working knowledge of foreign payroll. This is an exempt position.
Essential Job Functions:
Administer payroll for Guggenheim Payroll Agent and all affiliated foreign and domestic payrolls, with full knowledge of all payroll functions and executables
Conduct new payroll company and earnings, deduction codes set up, and integration
Support accounting interface and cash reconciliation
Assist with ensuring that all operations of the Payroll section are administered in accordance with Company policies, principles, and procedures
Implement and update Payroll policies and procedures
Answer and follow up on all payroll inquiries internally and externally
Working with Payroll providers and Federal and State agencies on tax registration and adjustment inquiries
Work with other functions within the company and with outside vendors to ensure efficient, safe, and quality operations
Assist in year-end and state, internal and external audit deliverables
Develop and formulate reports for payroll data analysis
Complete ad-hoc roles and responsibilities as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Ex-Patriots and foreign payroll and reporting preferred
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality with the utmost integrity is required
Ability to multi-task in order to meet assigned deadlines
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent and five years of payroll experience
Must have working knowledge and experience of ADP Workforce Now & ADP Reporting
Must have a working knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations regarding payroll issues (taxes, garnishments, child support, etc.)