Payroll Specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

CFS

$65000 - $75000

Downers Grove, IL

They are looking for a Payroll Specialist who shares our commitment to excellence and can keep our workforce running smoothly. Join our fast-growing construction team and help build the future—one paycheck at a time.

CFS

$45000 - $55000

Mount Prospect, IL

With approximately $15M in annual revenue and 50–70 employees, the company has built a reputation for quality workmanship, long-term customer relationships, and exceptional employee tenure. This is a hands-on role in a stable, close-knit environment where you’ll play a key part in supporting employees and ensuring payroll accuracy.

CFS

$68000 - $78000

Chicago Heights, IL

This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple states, manages payroll systems, and leads a small team. Our client is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to oversee payroll operations in a fast-paced environment.

DivIHN Integration Inc

$25 - $27

Northbrook, IL

Data Entry: Enter payroll data into databases and spreadsheets with high accuracy, ensuring all employee information, hours worked, and compensation details are correctly captured. Payroll Inquiries: Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and payment discrepancies, providing exceptional customer service.

Gables Search Group

$90000 - $100000

Burr Ridge, IL

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist with deep Paylocity expertise to support and optimize payroll operations for a growing, multi-state organization of approximately 700 employees. This role is ideal for someone who not only executes payroll accurately, but also brings a process improvement mindset, ensuring systems, codes, and compliance structures are clean, scalable, and audit-ready.

Jobot

$75000 - $90000

Bloomingdale, IL

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Jobot

$70000 - $90000

Wheeling, IL

A leading U.S. manufacturer in industrial power transmission and motion control, this company supplies high-quality chains, sprockets, couplings and related components that keep equipment and operations moving across manufacturing, automotive, material handling, packaging and other critical industries. A leading global manufacturer of power transmission and motion control products is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist to oversee weekly union/trades payroll and bi-weekly administrative payroll processing.

CFS

$70000 - $75000

Downers Grove, IL

A well‑established construction company is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage full‑cycle, in‑house payroll within a fast‑paced, union environment. This role is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable handling complex payroll for a large workforce.

Accurate Group, Inc.

Lincolnshire, IL

Req’d Skills: HR & Admin, Talent Acquisition & Recruitment, Employee Relations, Employee Grievances, Joining & Exit Formalities, Compensation & Benefits Admin, Payroll, Interviewing & Screening, HRMS, ERP, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, ATS (Applicant Tracking System), Job Boards, Boolean Search String. Accurate Group, Inc. seeks Human Resources Specialists for Lincolnshire, IL, responsible for recruiting, screening, interviewing, & placing individuals w/in the organization.

CFS

$75000 - $85000

Lake Bluff, IL

Assemble invoicing packages (invoice, gathering sworn statement, waivers) using Viewpoint Spectrum construction accounting system. The Project Accounting Coordinator will draft subcontract agreements, Set up subcontractors includes contract set up.

Jobot

$70000 - $95000

Bloomingdale, IL

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Beacon Hill

$80000 - $105000

Chicago, IL

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries.

TalentSphere

$50000 - $80000

Chicago, IL

This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while partnering with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate records and resolve payroll inquiries. We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.

Gulf Coast Automation Group

$22 - $25

Deerfield, Illinois

Timesheet & Data Management: Verify employee timesheets for accuracy and enter payroll data into databases/spreadsheets, ensuring all hours and compensation details are captured correctly. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

Chicago Public Schools

$58000 - $76000

Chicago, IL

Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Specialist performs a wide variety of payroll and timekeeping processing, reporting, validation, and customer support activities to ensure all audits, payments, and payroll processes are accurate and timely in accordance with Payroll policies and procedures. Process and validate accuracy of payroll and/or timekeeping system updates such as employee schedules, pay rules, password resets, pay codes, timesheet data, pension, garnishments, transit, union and other general deductions using CPS and vendor systems.

NorthPoint Search Group

Burr Ridge, IL

Payroll Specialist Burr Ridge Illinois for growing organization onsite; process payroll in Paylocity, ensure compliance, audit data; 3+ years payroll experience required. An established and growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with hands-on Paylocity experience to support accurate and timely payroll operations.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

$72000 - $77000

Chicago, Illinois

The Day-To-Day: On any given day, you will: Process bi-weekly multi-jurisdictional payrolls, including calculating pay for new hires, terminations and employees on leave of absence. More About Seyfarth: With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc

$25 - $27

Glenview, IL

Experience and Skills: Education and/or Experience: Previous payroll processing experience required. Must have strong organizational, and communication skills and the ability to work with managers and staff.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.

$25 - $27

Glenview, IL

Required Experience: Education and/or Experience: Previous payroll processing experience required. Must have strong organizational, and communication skills and the ability to work with managers and staff.

Ace Hardware Corporation

$76300 - $85500

Oak Brook, IL

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!). We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

ProDriven Global Brands

$81000 - $99000

Itasca, Illinois

Reyes Holdings

Rosemont, IL

Oversee and manage salary adjustments, deductions, bonuses, and payroll accounting, including the processing of final checks for both voluntary and involuntary employee separations . Required Education and Experience: + High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) and 0 to 1 plus years of specific experience in payroll .

Worklio

$115000 - $145000

Chicago, IL

Our platform is purpose-built for the complex regulatory environment of the U.S. market, supporting clients such as PEOs, ASOs, and service providers who require robust, scalable, and compliant back-end systems. Worklio is an infrastructure provider of embedded and white-label payroll, HR, and compliance solutions powering vertical SaaS, workforce management, and ERP platforms.

One Path Career Partners

Glenview, IL

In this full time position you will be responsible for the timely research and preparation of requested/necessary amended payroll tax returns and ensuring the accuracy of clients’ federal, state, and local filings. Potential candidates should pose a BA or BS and 2+ years of payroll processing, payroll tax, or payroll analyst experience.

Xerox

Oak Brook, IL

This role requires close partnership with Finance, Payroll, and HR teams to deliveraccurate,timelyresults while driving process improvements and enabling data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine strong compensationexpertisewith financial analysis skills, ensuring accuracy in payroll and incentive processing while aligning compensation strategies with broader business goals.

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

$30 - $35

Roselle, IL

You'll be managing a broad range of financial operations, including: Bookkeeping and General Ledger Management: Maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger. Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR): Processing invoices, managing vendor payments, handling client invoicing, applying credits, and reconciling short payments.

Reliance Home Health Caregivers

Naperville, IL

I understand that if an offer of employment is made, the following must be successfully completed as a condition of employment: A background check that will include: information from previous employers, whether contained in written records or not, all public/private records, including criminal, civil, driving, credit, and education, and any other pertinent information relating to my ability to successfully perform the job for which I have been offered employment. Makes Informed Decisions: Analyzes all information and available resources to make information based decisions; establishes best practices and articulates rationale and impact of decisions.

Regional Federal Credit Union

$45000

Hammond, Indiana

Job Description:REGIONAL Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of banking products and financial services serving Northwest Indiana, is looking for a Full-Time Accounting Specialist to join our team. Support other positions in the Cards and Accounting Department, including maintaining knowledge necessary to perform tasks to assist when needed.

M&M

Crete, IL

This recent acquisition has brought us under the esteemed umbrella of Allstar Services, further enhancing our capabilities and solidifying our position as a leader in the field and aligning several great companies in the residential services sector. M&M Home Remodeling Services is seeking an Operations Scheduling Specialist to drive scheduling accuracy, supplier coordination, municipal compliance, and customer communication.

M&M

Crete, IL

This recent acquisition has brought us under the esteemed umbrella of Allstar Services, further enhancing our capabilities and solidifying our position as a leader in the field and aligning several great companies in the residential services sector. M&M Home Remodeling Services is looking for a Production Coordination Specialist to support our field operations team and ensure jobs are prepared, compliant, and executed on time.

NorthPoint Fresh

$60000 - $80000

Chicago, IL

This role is responsible for employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, payroll processing, compliance, and HR administration, working closely with warehouse leadership to support hourly and salaried employees across multiple shifts. The Human Resources Specialist supports daily HR and payroll functions in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment.

Specialty1 Partners

$60000 - $64000

Chicago, IL

Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and great clinical results. E-Verify is used to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.

Ace Hardware Corporation

$66000 - $82600

Oak Brook, IL

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!). Minimum 5 years of working in a non-profit/charitable environment, to include in-depth understanding of vendor and retailer relationships, billing practices, payment terms, and vendor payment processing.

Grant Thornton

$120000 - $180000

Chicago, IL

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

K2 Services

Chicago, IL

End-to-End Case Management: Manage the full lifecycle of all leave types, including FMLA, Military, Jury Duty, and Company-Specific leaves, for a national population and partner with our new Leave vendor to maintain a compliant program. Data Integrity & Reporting: Maintain accurate records in the HRIS; generate regular reports on leave trends, durations, and impact on workforce planning.

Zebra Technologies

Lincolnshire, IL

Responsibilities: + Leads the discovery, design, development, support, and optimization of complex integrations between Workday and External/Internal systems, managing end-to-end workflows using technologies such as, but not limited to, calculated fields, custom reports, EIB, Document Transformation, Workday Studio, and advanced Web Services (SOAP and RESTful) to create robust integration solutions. + Experience developing and optimizing advanced reporting solutions using Workday technologies, such as, but not limited to, Custom Worklets, Advanced Reports, Drill-Down Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, Dashboards, Discovery Boards, Scorecards, BIRT, and Prism Analytics.

C.S.C LLC

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Responsibilities include leveraging data analytics to drive insights, ensuring data integrity across HR systems, supporting benefits administration, and performing routine and ad-hoc benefit audits. This role works collaboratively with HR, Payroll, Finance, and third‑party benefit partners to ensure accurate reporting, efficient processes, and a seamless employee experience.

Cobra Concrete Cutting Services

Wheeling, IL

This role ensures timely and accurate invoicing, maintains healthy cash flow, and supports the company's financial stability through effective communication with customers, project managers, and internal teams. Cobra Concrete Cutting Services Co is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to support essential day‑to‑day accounting functions.

SwiftX Inc.

$50000 - $65000

Chicago, IL

Manage relationships with staffing agencies and collaborate closely with operations teams to fulfill manpower requirements. Support the administration of employee benefits programs, address related inquiries, and assist in payroll processing and timekeeping accuracy.

Home Chef

$55000 - $65000

Bedford Park, IL

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. The HR Specialist will be a member of the local Plant People team and will help drive broader People initiatives that support employee engagement and Home Chef's DE&I strategy.

Alera Group

Chicago, Illinois

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U-Haul

$16.65 - $33.6

Bellwood, IL

The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul will provide the support and tools you need to succeed and grow, so if you want a job with endless opportunities for career growth, apply today!

H&R Block

$20.24 - $30.43

NAPERVILLE, Illinois

As the Senior Block Advisors Accounting Specialist, you will provide bookkeeping and payroll services to Block Advisors small business clients including assisting with client onboarding, accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, financial statement generation, sales tax filing, bank reconciliation, and other miscellaneous bookkeeping and payroll services as needed. Provide assessment of client's business trends/results by generating and analyzing financial statements (e.g., profit and Loss statement (income statement), statement of financial position (balance sheet), equity statement (statement of owner’s equity), and statement of cash flows) .

Unique Repair Services

Des Plaines, IL

If you are ready to join a dynamic team and make a difference in your life and life's of others, we invite you to apply for this Customer Engagement Specialist position today! Build sustainable relationships and trust with customers through open and interactive communication.

People Solutions Center

$130000 - $160000

Wheaton, IL

Our ideal candidate possesses the following background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Masters degree preferred; 5+ years' of experience in a Controller position; Experience in the landscape, construction or other trade industries a strong plus; Expert knowledge of QuickBooks Online and experience migrating data and processes to a new accounting software; Experience managing certified payroll processes required; In-depth experience and knowledge of accounting principles/theories (GAAP, FASB); Proficiency in Excel and intermediate to advance experience with Word and similar programs; Expert-level knowledge integrating multiple systems and reporting tools; Knowledge and experience with integrated accounting systems. Our $8 million business is comprised of 3 entities and we are looking for strong financial leader who can assist us in developing real-time job costing, implementing an accounting system conversion and developing reporting to support strong financial controls and decision making.

Valparaiso University

$44000 - $46000

Valparaiso, IN

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community with diplomacy. This position supports the University in the hiring and ongoing employment needs of faculty and supports the Provost's office with event planning, communication, budget, and scheduling as needed.