Payroll Manager

Payroll Manger

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Payroll Manger in Chicago, Illinois. This Direct Hire Payroll Manager will take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations while driving process improvements, strengthening controls and ensuring compliance across complex, multi-state payroll needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manger who enjoys solving problems, partnering cross-functionally and bringing structure to high-impact work within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the payroll function and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, compliance and timeliness
• Utilize advanced features of ADP Workforce Now to optimize payroll processes, streamline workflows and improve data quality
• Review semi-monthly U.S. payroll reconciliation spreadsheets and ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved
• Audit payroll changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, benefits and other payroll-related updates) to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Manage payroll vendor coordination for Canada, including compiling and providing required payroll and benefits changes
• Prepare and submit payroll-related tax filings, remittances and other compliance reporting as required, including setting up new state accounts when needed
• Deliver payroll accounting support, reporting and year-end processes in partnership with finance and accounting
• Manage payroll processes tied to 401(k) administration, garnishments, employment verifications and unemployment claims, and support audit requests with appropriate documentation

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of direct, end-to-end payroll experience
• Direct experience with ADP Workforce Now (preferred)
• Strong payroll tax knowledge, including multi-state payroll taxation experience
• Experience supporting payroll for 500+ employees (approximately 700 preferred)
• Experience working in a regulated environment and familiarity with risk and compliance expectations
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to pull, manipulate and respond to payroll reporting requests in multiple formats
• Exposure to international payroll (valued), including Canada and Puerto Rico; broader global exposure is beneficial
• Prior people-management experience is a plus; open to candidates who can grow into leadership responsibility

Key Details

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Compensation: $130,000–$150,000
• Benefits (Direct Hire): Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance
• Bonus Eligibility: Eligible to earn discretionary bonus.
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Work Model: Hybrid

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.