Payroll Specialist (Hybrid) at Verstela in Bensenville, Illinois, United States

Job description

• As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play an important role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and efficiently across multiple states and business entities. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve, so we’re looking for someone who is comfortable with change, learns quickly, and enjoys solving problems.
• This role is a strong fit for someone with solid payroll experience who is ready to move beyond simply completing tasks and take a more analytical approach to their work.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and business entities.
• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues before they impact employees.
• Partner with internal teams to research and resolve payroll-related questions.
• Use Excel and payroll systems to review, organize, and analyze payroll information.
• Work with AI-supported systems and new technology designed to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state, and multi-entity payroll.
• Strong Excel skills, including experience with PivotTables and lookup functions such as XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Comfort working with AI-supported systems and evolving technology.
• An analytical, problem-solving mindset and the ability to look beyond task completion to understand and resolve issues.
• The ability to adapt to ongoing changes in processes, priorities, and business needs.

Skills

Required

• At least 3 years of payroll experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Consumer Discount Program Membership
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year
• 3 days of Paid Community Service Time (CTO)
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, plus PTO match of up to 3 weeks
• Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 an hour
• Schedule: Hybrid, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
• The standard rotating schedule includes 4 days from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and 1 day from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT. We are also open to someone who prefers a consistent 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT schedule.