Payroll Specialist- Chicago

Payroll SpecialistOur organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps.This role is On-Site Payroll Specialist in Chicago.Payroll Specialist | Full-TimeWith more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has grown into the largest near-airport parking company in the United States with over 2,000 valued team members across over 40 locations nationwide.

We are proud to offer an Employee Ownership Program, allowing every team member the opportunity to receive a direct financial stake in The Parking Spot's success. As employee owners, every one of us plays a part in providing exceptional service to our guests across the country. What makes working at The Parking Spot so special?

We've built a culture of support, fun, and camaraderie that empowers us to be the most innovative company in the parking industry. As a nationwide business with a small business feel, there are endless opportunities within The Parking Spot to grow your career. Come join us and see how we leverage people and technology to deliver a superior product, outshine our competition, and find creative and innovative solutions to everyday problems.

Salary Range: $65000 per year - $70000 per year What we offer:Participation in and financial benefit from our shared employee ownership programHybrid work experience in downtown ChicagoCareer development and growth opportunitiesAbility to gain exposure to all areas of the businessGreat benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental and a 401k planAnnual discretionary bonus programTeam oriented, fun and friendly work environmentImmediate opportunity to make a large impactPosition Summary: The Parking Spot's is now hiring for a newly created Payroll Specialist role to join our Payroll team in Chicago! In this role, you'll gain exposure to payroll, audits, and reconciliation processes for an organization with 2,000+ employees in a multistate environment.Key Responsibilities:Process and issue weekly payroll, ensuring timely and accurate updates, adjustments and compliance with internal policiesReview and audit payroll data in UKG, investigate discrepancies, calculate retroactive payments, and coordinate with management to resolve issuesAudit and approve timecard changes in the Workforce Management system; monitor timesheet and leave request status, and follow up on missing or unapproved entriesGenerate payroll reports, conduct regular data audits, and support internal and external reporting needsResponsible for post-payroll duties including but not limited to, assembling the general ledger report, storing payroll registers and communicating with Controller and Finance partnersManage the payroll inbox by responding to administrative tasks and requests including resetting passwords, reviewing the accuracy of all data and deductions, and ensuring properManage uncashed check and rapid pay card processesKnowledge, Skills & Experience Required:2-3 years of experience processing payroll with an hourly workforceAt least 1 year of experience with UKG Pro and Workforce ManagementDetail-oriented with respect to payroll and HR dataOrganized individual with strong follow-through skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and willingness to help a large employee baseProven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload in a busy environment