Payroll & HR Coordinator

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Payroll & HR Specialist

We’re helping an established company find a full time, direct hire Payroll & HR Coordinator to join their team for the long term in downtown Chicago. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with 2+ years of payroll and/or HR experience who enjoys managing payroll from start to finish and ensuring accuracy and compliance in a multistate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process biweekly multistate payroll from start to finish, including timesheet review, wage calculations, and final submission.

• Calculate wages, overtime, commissions, bonuses, and deductions.

• Ensure compliance with FLSA and state wage laws.

• Manage benefit deductions and payroll tax withholdings.

• File payroll taxes and support quarterly and year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.).

• Assist with recruiting efforts and onboarding process for new hires

• Maintain accurate records and respond to employee payroll and benefit inquiries.

• Assist with various HR projects and compliance tasks, such as maintaining employee records, conducting reviews, benefits and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of payroll and/or HR experience.

• Experience processing hands-on payroll (not just approvals).

• Knowledge of multistate payroll, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax regulations preferred

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Perks & Benefits:

• $70,000–$80,000 base salary

• Annual bonus potential

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Collaborative team and growth potential