Top 952 Payroll specialist Jobs in Illinois

Global Payroll Specialist
ComPsych Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
13d
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Prince Industries LLC —Carol Stream, IL
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Payroll Specialist
Power Services Group —Downers Grove, IL
- $26 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Human Resources Generalist
IFS —Itasca, IL
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
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Payroll Administrator
IDEX Service Corp. —Northbrook, IL
- $69,200 - $103,800 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
13d
Payroll Specialist
Legence —Illinois
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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13d
Payroll Clerk
Costco Wholesale Corporation —Melrose Park, IL
- Office
- Driving
- US work authorization
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Payroll Coordinator
Cook County State's Attorney's Office —Chicago, IL
- $96,235 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
8d
US Payroll Specialist
Aeris Communications Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational skills
- 401(k)
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Payroll System Administration Specialist
Insight —Chicago, IL
- $31.25 an hour
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
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Compensation and Benefits Specialist
DuPage County Government —Wheaton, IL
- $70,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Payroll Administrator II
Visual Comfort & Co. —Skokie, IL
- $27 - $31 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
12d
Payroll and Compliance Specialist (Remote)
Patriot Growth Insurance Services —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
12d
Payroll Specialist
Cunningham Children's Home —Urbana, IL
- $21.92 - $31.78 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper
Striegel Knobloch & Co LLC —Bloomington, IL
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Business Office Manager
Beth Anne Place —Chicago, IL
- $52,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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12d
Human Resources Generalist
Bridgeway —Macomb, IL
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
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Business Office Manager
Vantage Senior Care —Naperville, IL
- $52,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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14d
Payroll Administrator
Financial Sector —Wheaton, IL
- From $80,000 a year
- Part-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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12d
Tax Accountant
Six Degrees Search —Orland Park, IL
- $72,000 - $83,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Global Payroll Specialist

ComPsych Corporation -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $90,000 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Cross-functional communication
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

About ComPsych:

ComPsychⓇ is the worldwide leader in organizational mental health, well-being, and absence management, dedicated to igniting human potential in workplaces across the globe. For over 40 years, we have combined the best in technology with unmatched human expertise to help individuals and their organizations thrive. Our GuidanceResourcesⓇ and AbsenceResourcesⓇ solutions deliver end-to-end mental health, well-being, work-life, health navigation, and absence support to more than 75,000 customers worldwide, touching more than 160 million lives across 200 countries. Visit compsych.com to find out why 40% of the Fortune 500 choose ComPsych for their mental health and absence management needs.

Job Summary:

The Global Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple countries and entities, ensuring compliance with local tax, labor, and statutory requirements. This role partners with in-country vendors, HR, finance, and internal and outside legal teams to manage end-to-end payroll operations, resolve discrepancies, and support process improvements for a growing international workforce. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with multi-country payroll processing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to navigate varying regulatory environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

Process end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple countries, using various platforms, ensuring accuracy and timeliness according with local pay cycles.
Collect, validate and input payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses and benefit deductions.
Validate and audit payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and deductions prior to each pay run.
Coordinate with in-country partners to execute payroll runs.
Provide and assist Finance with reconciliation of payroll registers, general ledger postings, and bank funding files each cycle.
Process off-cycle payments, corrections and final payments in compliance with local termination requirements and company policy.
Ensure payroll practices comply with local tax codes, labor laws, and statutory reporting requirements across all supported countries.
Prepare and submit statutory filings, tax remittances, and year-end reporting (e.g., tax forms, social contributions) in partnership with local vendors.
Monitor changes in payroll-related legislation and update internal processes accordingly.
Support internal and external payroll audits by providing documentation and resolving findings.
Stay current on legislative changes (income tax, employer contributions, statutory benefits) and update payroll processes accordingly.
Oversee the preparation and filing of statutory payroll reports, tax remittances, and year-end filings (e.g., P60s, W-2s, T4s, BAS statements) in partnership with local advisors.
Maintain accurate payroll records in compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
Partner with HR to ensure accurate and timely transfer of employee data affecting pay (new hires, terminations, leaves, promotions).
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, resolving issues accurately and within agreed service-level timelines.
Escalate complex payroll issues to the appropriate internal teams or external advisors and track resolution to closure.
Produce and distribute employee pay statements, tax documents, and earnings letters in compliance with local requirements.
Support benefits administration as it intersects with payroll deductions and contributions.
Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize payroll processes across regions.
Support implementation, upgrades and maintenance of payroll systems and integrations
Document payroll procedures and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each country supported.
Assist with testing and validation during system upgrades, new country rollouts, or vendor transitions.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of experience processing payroll, with at least 1–2 years supporting multi-country or international payroll.
Working knowledge of payroll compliance requirements in two or more countries outside the U.S.
Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Rippling, or similar).
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation formulas.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy under deadline pressure.
Clear communication skills for engaging with employees, vendors, and stakeholders across regions and time zones.
Ability to manage multiple country pay cycles and shifting priorities simultaneously.
Sound judgment in handling sensitive employee data and payroll discrepancies.
Adaptability to evolving regulations, systems, and organizational needs.
Flexibility in schedule when dealing with different teams across time zones.

Preferred

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Global Payroll Management Institute (GPMI) certification.
Experience working with global payroll aggregators or Employer of Record (EOR) providers.

Compensation and Benefits:

Full benefits package, including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, robust EAP, wellness program, and much more
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 USD. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, and scheduled hours.

EEO

ComPsych is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, age, genetics, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ComPsych Corporation maintains a drug free workplace.

ComPsych Corporation and its affiliates is committed to the responsible and transparent handling of your personal data. Information collected during the recruitment process will be used to assess your application and, where applicable, to prepare and administer an offer of employment. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the privacy laws applicable in your country or jurisdiction of residence, which may include the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation, and other applicable national or local privacy laws. For full details on what personal data we collect, how we use it, your rights as an Applicant, and how to contact us with privacy-related questions, please review the relevant Applicant Data Privacy Notices: US Applicant Data Privacy Notice & Canada Data Privacy Notice.

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