Payroll Operations Consultant
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: 2-3 days in office Chicago, IL
Employment Type: W2 Contract (Hourly pay only; benefits available at employee cost)
Eligibility: US Citizens or Permanent Residents OnlyPosition Overview:
We are seeking payroll professionals to join our client's Financial Services Risk and Controls function. Openings are available at both the Manager/Supervisor and Analyst/Senior Associate levels. These roles will oversee or support accurate, compliant payroll operations across U.S. and international regions, working closely with internal teams and third-party vendors. Successful candidates will bring deep payroll expertise, strong risk and compliance knowledge, and the ability to manage relationships, audits, and system processes in a high-volume environment.Key Responsibilities Payroll Manager (Supervisor/Manager Level):
- Oversee accurate and timely delivery of U.S. and international payroll, including off-cycle/on-cycle events, manual check processing, and payroll funding.
- Manage financial reporting, tax compliance, garnishment processing, W-2 delivery, and statutory payments.
- Ensure payroll system accuracy post-updates, maintain required documentation, and uphold payroll subject matter expertise.
- Manage vendor relationships and service-level agreements, ensuring contractual compliance.
- Conduct audits of internal teams and vendors to ensure compliance with policies, legal requirements, and corporate standards.
- Provide oversight for executive benefit programs such as PSU and RSU.
- Coordinate and process domestic and international payroll activities.
- Create and maintain process documentation to ensure consistent procedures across all locations.
- Maintain internal controls, support audits, and ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.
- Research and resolve payroll issues promptly and accurately.
- Manage timely funding of international payroll liabilities; prepare monthly general ledger files.
- Oversee year-end reconciliation and reporting for all payroll locations.
- Liaise with third-party providers and respond to notifications from providers or tax authorities.
- Experience in payroll operations, including both domestic and international processing.
- Knowledge of payroll systems, compliance standards, and tax regulations.
- Strong risk and compliance understanding in payroll-related processes.
- Vendor management experience and ability to oversee audits.
- Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with executive benefit programs (PSU, RSU) preferred for Manager level.
- Contract roles through December 31, 2025.
- W2 employment only; benefits available at the employee's cost.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.