Payroll Specialist, Workday

Job overview

The Payroll Specialist role is hybrid remote and requires the employee to be located in the Chicagoland area; the posting identifies Buffalo Grove, IL as the work location. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience. Addison Group supports finance and accounting hiring and employment services. The specialist manages accurate, compliant payroll operations for employees across the United States. The role processes payroll, reviews employee changes, reconciles reports, supports tax compliance, answers payroll questions, and works with HR, Finance, Accounting, and payroll vendors to improve operations.

What you'll do

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll through a third-party provider
• review and approve payroll changes
• prepare reports and reconciliations
• investigate discrepancies
• support payroll tax compliance and audits
• respond to employee questions
• use Workday and HRIS systems to identify process improvements
• manage payroll vendor relationships
• maintain accurate records and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll specialist

workday payroll

payroll processing

payroll compliance

hris

hybrid remote

chicagoland area

buffalo grove il

addison group

$35–$40/hr

medical benefits

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• monetary bonuses
• hiring-process advice, resume revision, and employment-term negotiation.

About the employer

Addison Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.