Location: Mokena, IL
Status: Full-Time
The HRIS Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely. The HRIS Payroll Specialist assists in centralizing payroll processes and supports the maintenance of employee records within the HRIS and payroll systems.
Who You Are:
- Process-oriented with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Autonomous and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
- Risk averse, identifies understanding and escalates problems or concerns as they arise and seeks support to obtain a resolution
- Trustworthy, with the ability to manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Project manager, with the ability to successfully support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting essential payroll deadlines
What You’ll Do:
- Enter, update and maintain all Human Resources and Payroll data
- Capture garnishments, child support orders, and all other payroll deductions into the payroll system
- Generate monthly employee demographic reports including new hire, termination, and employee count reports
- Ensure accurate and appropriate deductions are withheld from employee paychecks
- Complete bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll and benefit audits
- Ensure full compliance with all state and federal payroll regulations as it pertains to current minimum wage laws and appropriate state and local taxes
- Research and provide employee paycheck and timecard and paid time off inquiries
- Calculate and ensure that the vacation payouts for eligible terminated employees are accurately processed and paid
- Process manual payroll check calculations for missed employee payroll checks as requested
- Maintain employee benefit accrual hours in the HRIS system in accordance with Westside Policies
- Compare and reconcile Medical and Life Insurance billings with payroll deductions.
What You’ll Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience in payroll and HRIS Systems
- Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements
- Strong reporting and analytical skills
- Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets
- Team Player with exceptional Customer Service Skills
What You’ll Get:
- A Great Culture
- Competitive Salary & Performance Bonuses Program
- 401K with Employer Match
- Leadership Development Trainings for Staff
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Life Insurance
- Paid-Time Off, Paid Sick Days and Paid Holidays
- Team Outing Stipends & Staff Events
- Early Access to Leadership Roles in Fast Growing Company
- Therapy Director Mentoring & Observations
- Beautiful, State-of-the-Art Clinics
Who We Are:
Westside is a culture first organization that cares foremost how our Team Members feel on a daily basis. We foster a safe environment where employees are free to be themselves, make mistakes, ask for help when they need it, and experience the power of working on high-functioning teams. Above all, we aim to meet our mission of changing kids’ lives.