Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Duration: 10 Months
Location: Decatur, IL 62526 - onsite
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Accurately process payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees.
- Identify and resolve processing errors with a problem-solving approach.
- Exercise discretion to ensure compliance while delivering high-quality customer service.
- Communicate with local management to ensure accurate payroll data and submissions.
- Maintain a continuous improvement mindset for systems and processes.
- Complete and reconcile all required payroll reports and documentation accurately and on time.
- Prepare and file tax documents, including Form 941, W-2, T4, and other relevant forms.
- Ensure secure and compliant handling of sensitive payroll data.
- Maintain up-to-date process documentation, including manuals and SOPs.
- Provide timely and professional payroll support to employees.
- Act as a secondary processor for non-exempt U.S. and Canadian payrolls.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure outstanding service delivery.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of general office or accounting experience; payroll experience preferred.
- Proficiency in IBM systems (CICS & IMS) and Master Data Management (MDM) tools.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.