Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location (city, state): Hodgkins, IL
Industry: Manufacturing
Pay: $31–35/hour (based on experience)
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About Our Client:
Addison Group is working with a growing company in the manufacturing space. This role offers the chance to step into a key position with strong visibility, a collaborative team, and long-term stability.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support both payroll and HR functions. This role is heavily focused on payroll processing during payroll cycles, with broader HR responsibilities during off weeks. The ideal candidate understands payroll end-to-end, including compliance, deductions, and system workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and audit biweekly payroll
- Review timecards for accuracy, including hours worked, overtime, PTO, bonuses, and deductions
- Ensure payroll is processed correctly through the HRIS system
- Handle payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies
- Support 401(k) administration, including contributions and reporting
- Assist with compliance reporting (including Form 5500 support)
- Coordinate onboarding tasks such as offer letters and new hire documentation
- Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in the HRIS system
- Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments and changes
- Generate reports and support HR initiatives as needed
Qualifications:
- Strong payroll experience required
- Experience with 401(k) administration and compliance
- At least 1+ year of HR experience
- Familiarity with payroll systems (Paylocity a plus)
- Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, and benefits integration
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus, but not required
Perks:
- Opportunity to grow within HR beyond payroll
- Hands-on mentorship from senior leadership
- Stable and growing company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company-paid life insurance
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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