Payroll Specialist - To $65K - Chicago, IL - Job # 3597b

Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Chicago, IL – Job # 3597b

Who We Are

The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!

We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.

The Position

Our community bank client is seeking to fill a Payroll Specialist role in the Chicago, IL market. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, disbursing, maintaining, and reviewing payroll, salary adjustments, payroll taxes, and the year-end process, as well as acting as administrator on all employee benefit plans.

The position includes a generous salary of up to $65K plus incentives and an excellent benefits program. (This is not a remote position)

Payroll Specialist responsibilities include:

• Administer all payroll processing, payroll tax filing, and benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, flexible spending, paid leave, 401k and ESOP.
• Ensure that all hourly and salary changes, payroll deductions, taxes, and garnishments are accurate and timely.
• Prepare and maintain time and attendance records for payroll input, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Ensure that all deduction codes, and leave codes are updated as needed and are functioning appropriately in ADP.
• Participate in annual benefit renewal meetings with brokers and coordinates presentations to staff.
• Accurately reconcile the monthly benefit invoices from the benefit carriers.
• Maintain benefit records and documents necessary for implementing benefit coverage.
• Maintain and distribute plan documents and employee communications relating to benefits.
• Oversee use of time off, including FMLA and other leaves of absence.
• Assure compliance with all legal requirements of various payroll and employee benefit programs (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, IRS Code Section 125, FLSA, etc.), and preparation and filing of required legal reports.
• Ensure all quarter and year-end tax deadlines and procedures are followed in a timely and accurate.
• Administer the company’s 401(k) and ESOP plans, serving as the primary point of contact for the employees.
• Complete the annual non-discrimination testing for 401(k) and Section 125 plans, providing information to auditors as required; producing, reconciling, and uploading payroll contributions to 401(k) provider according to applicable laws; and maintaining records of 401(k) advisory committee meetings.
• Verify and update the accumulation and use of vacation, holidays, sick days, and miscellaneous other leave categories in the payroll system.
• Responsible for running payroll reports, maintaining payroll general ledger accounts, and reconciling bank statements.
• Ensure proper calculation of final pay and benefits deductions for terminated employees.
• Manage and oversee all Workers’ Compensation claims and COBRA continuation.
• Review and facilitate the processing of annual W2 and 1094/1095 forms with ADP.
• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act and the requirements of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Additionally, all employees must follow policies and procedures to minimize risk by exercising good judgment, raising questions to management, and adhering to policy guidelines.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Who Are You?

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.

You also bring the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• Three to five years of related experience required.
• Accounting and GL experience preferred
• Benefit administration background preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with payroll software, ADP strongly desired

The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:

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