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National Surgical Hospitals (NSH), located in Chicago, IL, is seeking Senior Payroll Specialist to function as the right hand to the Payroll Manager with daily responsibility and accountability for the company's centralized payroll function.

Seeking a well-organized individual to assist Manager with daily payroll leadership responsibility, including actual payroll processing (this is a hands-on position). Individual must be a self-starter with solid working knowledge of Ceridian & ADP payroll platforms and Kronos time & attendance; possess initiative, drive and incomparable analytical and problem solving skills. The successful candidate will possess exceptional customer service skills and be able to manage others in Manager's absence.

Key responsibilities include:

 Reviewing and processing payroll related employee data, including but not limited to wage garnishments, tax withholding and time and labor entries.
 Processing multi-state, high volume payrolls.
 Performing pre-production audit prior to payroll accept, completing processing cycle on payroll accept day and performing post-production maintenance and audit to prepare for next processing cycle.
 Effectively applying payroll policies and procedures. Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local tax regulations as well as wage and hour laws.
 Issuing and updating manual checks.
 Proactively working to analyze and resolve issues that create the need for manual checks, thereby reducing exposure errors.
 Assisting with performing all quarter-end and year-end audits including reconciliation, adjustments and W-2 processing.
 Provide audit support for annual workers compensation.
 Special projects as needed.

Candidates must have 3-5 years related experience. Solid working knowledge of Ceridian/ADP Payroll systems and Excel is mandatory. Bachelor's degree in related field extremely desirable. This is a highly demanding and fast-paced position.

Company offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. For confidential consideration, email resume, including salary requirements, to:

Susan Nash
Director of Recruitment
snash@nshinc.com