Payroll Specialist

LaSalle Network is partnering with a global leader in building materials manufacturing to hire a Payroll Administrator. This organization is recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, employee development, and continuous process improvement. Supporting a large, multi-state workforce, the Payroll Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing while driving payroll compliance and system efficiency.

Reporting directly to the Senior Payroll Manager, this individual will support payroll operations across multiple locations, serve as a key resource for employee payroll inquiries, and help maintain best practices in payroll administration. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to join a stable, collaborative organization with strong leadership and opportunities for growth.

What You'll Do

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Analyze, audit, reconcile, and resolve payroll processing issues to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Calculate employee wages, tax withholdings, garnishments, benefit deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Perform gross-to-net payroll calculations and assist with payroll check distribution and direct deposit processing.
• Process off-cycle payrolls for bonuses, stock payments, and other special payroll events.
• Generate, review, and analyze payroll reports using ADP reporting tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions related to pay, deductions, leave accruals, and benefits.
• Partner with the Senior Payroll Manager to maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor payroll compliance by researching changes in payroll laws and regulations and assisting with implementation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, and system efficiencies.
• Maintain confidentiality while supporting payroll audits and special projects.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of full-cycle payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and payroll compliance.
• Experience with ADP Enterprise Payroll , ADP Reporting , and/or UKG Payroll .
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, wage calculations, and payroll best practices.
• CPP certification or other payroll certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage confidential information and meet critical payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What's in It for You?

• Join an established manufacturing organization with a collaborative payroll and HR leadership team.
• Opportunity to support large-scale payroll operations and contribute to payroll process improvements.
• Exposure to complex multi-state payroll and enterprise payroll systems.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization.

Key Details

• Location: Chicago, IL (Loop)
• Industry: Home products
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Work Model: Hybrid (3 days on-site)
• Compensation: $32-37/hour
• Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit

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