Payroll Administrator

This is an office-based role working out of our Chicago location. Why This Role Matters Every paycheck represents trust. In this role, you’ll be the person employees rely on to be paid accurately, on time, and in compliance; across multiple states, entities, and pay schedules. Your work directly affects financial wellbeing, employee confidence, and the company’s ability to operate smoothly. How This Team Works (and How You’ll Know You’re Succeeding)You’ll work alongside the Payroll and HR Operations teams in our Chicago office, supporting weekly and bi‑weekly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees across multiple states. Success in the first 90 days looks like independently processing payroll tasks in UKGPro, confidently resolving employee payroll inquiries, and proactively identifying and correcting discrepancies before payroll is finalized. What You’ll Actually Do in Your First 30 Days Get hands-on with UKGPro and Workforce Management (WFM), including employee setup, time file audits, and basic reporting Partner with payroll teammates to prepare, audit, and validate weekly and bi‑weekly payroll runs Respond to employee payroll questions via phone and email, learning how to clearly explain payroll policies and resolutions Shadow timekeeping and time clock troubleshooting to become a first-line support contact