Specialist, Payroll & HRIS
Job Location
Chicago, IL
General Summary
We are looking for a team player with attention to detail to support the Association's bi-weekly, multi-state payroll; ensure the accuracy of the data and its correct usage within an outsourced automated HRIS and payroll system; maintain the highest integrity, confidentiality, and strict regulatory compliance in all payroll-related activities and follows company policies and procedures; and assists employees in resolving payroll issues and in answering payroll-related questions. This position is based in Chicago, IL.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepare and process all payroll documents received from HRIS team and employees bi-weekly utilizing ADP WFN Payroll and Time and Attendance software.
- Review General Ledger Transactions and prepare reports.
- Calculating salary increases, termination pay, new employee data, leave of absence pay, and other employee changes.
- Edit/audit electronic timesheets/schedules/manager information in ADP's Essential Time; Ensures receipt of proper documentation authorizing any data changes.
- Support ADP in processing garnishments, wage deduction orders, and other employee deductions according to state and federal guidelines and in adherence to company policy.
- Participate in the Annual Finance Audit as it relates to payroll processing.
- Prepare monthly and year end Payroll journal entries utilizing: ADP Workforce Now and basic accounting.
- Assist in the quarterly/annual audit, of 401(k) transactions to ensure compliance with plan specifications and verify accurate funding to participant accounts.
- Prepare and deliver payroll reports biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually using ADP's custom reporting tool.
- Assist new employees and managers on self-service payroll modules including Essential Time.
- HRIS data entry as it relates to payroll activities.
Minimum Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or equivalent combination of education and work experience, CPP a plus. ADP required.
- Working knowledge of current legal, tax guidelines, and leaves of absence in a multi-state payroll environment.
- 5+ years progressive payroll experience in a multi-state payroll environment with 1000 or more employees.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with outsourced vendors (ADP Workforce Now, Comprehensive Payroll, Essential Time, and Fidelity PSW).
Send your resume and cover letter:
- by mail:
Send resume to:
Alzheimer's Association, Home Office
225 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601
If apply ing by e-mail, please attach your resume and cover letter as Microsoft Word documents, or include both within the text of your e-mail message.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.
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