On-Site | Downtown Chicago
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with strong experience in Paylocity to join our team in downtown Chicago. This role will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across all 50 states. The ideal candidate has prior experience managing high-volume payrolls, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a solid understanding of payroll compliance and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process full-cycle payroll for a high-volume, multi-state employee population using Paylocity.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
- Manage employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits.
- Audit and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
- Generate payroll reports and provide analysis as needed.
- Stay current on payroll regulations, tax updates, and system enhancements.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience, with at least 2 years using Paylocity.
- Experience processing payroll for all 50 states required.
- Background handling high-volume payrolls (500+ employees strongly preferred).
- Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and compliance.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting tools.
- This is a fully on-site role located in our downtown Chicago office.
Lauren Just
Accounting & Finance Team Lead
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here