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First Point Group

Payroll Analyst

First Point Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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This range is provided by First Point Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $45,000.00/yr - $45,000.00/yr

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Connecting Telecoms and Technology companies to the best talent globally // AI, GenAI, Data, Cloud, IoT / Techco / IT & Telecom //… This role ensures proper employee tax jurisdiction setup, analyzes and remits benefit deductions, and assists with special payroll payments. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR and management on payroll-related issues, audits, and system initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Process assigned multi-state payrolls accurately and on schedule, including new hires and terminations

Process bonuses, commissions, awards, and additional pays

Process short‑term disability payments

Process pay increases and employee transfers

Review payrolls to identify errors or discrepancies and partner with payroll coordinators to resolve issues

Prepare payroll import files for bonuses, commissions, awards, and other special payments

Ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll‑related data to meet processing deadlines

Reconcile and balance payroll and benefit funding and submit wire requests

Analyze, validate, and remit employee benefit deductions

Assist with payroll tax‑related inquiries and resolutions as needed

Support internal and external audits by collecting and providing required documentation

Prepare ad hoc payroll reports and perform data analysis as requested by management

Provide ongoing assistance and support to payroll system users

Participate in payroll system conversions, upgrades, and related project teams

Assist with year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 processing and distribution

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with HR, supervisors, and managers

Skills Required

Bachelor’s Degree in

Accounting or Finance

+5 years of payroll or accounting experience

Experience processing multi‑state payrolls with knowledge of payroll taxes and employee benefits, including 401(k), HSA, FSA, and related plans (preferred)

Prior experience with SAP, UKG, and Kronos payroll systems (preferred)

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including use of VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function & Industry

Administrative

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