Payroll Analyst

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA

Listing for: Baker McKenzie

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12

Job specializations:

HR/Recruitment
HRIS Professional, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 85000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 85000.00 YEAR

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Responsibilities:

Process payroll adjustments such as bonuses, severance, retro, fringe benefits, personal charges and state SDI payments.

Handle new hire/rehire payroll setups, data entry, shadow payroll processes, and review of deductions and elections.

Match eligibility dates.

Process terminations, ensure compliance with state laws, and manage final payments and tax with holdings.

Prepare reports, liaise with HR, and review timesheets.

Maintain leave schedules and override timesheet entries as needed.

Oversee employee record imports and audits.

Generate payroll reports and conduct database audits.

Assist with troubleshooting and respond to payroll inquiries.

Skills and Experience:

Payroll experience, preferably with Dayforce.

HRIS experience with Success Factors and Benefit Focus.

Knowledge of multistate tax withholding.

Attention to detail, organizational skills, and basic tax knowledge.

Intermediate Excel skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

This position offers a bonus and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). The salary range is $80,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on location and experience. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

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