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United States , Wood Dale

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We are looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll and benefit operations for a high-volume workforce in Illinois. This contract to hire position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage complex weekly and bi-weekly payroll activities, support employee benefits administration, and serve a manufacturing organization with accuracy and responsiveness. The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish and English, brings strong knowledge of large-scale payroll processing, and is comfortable working with UKG Pro in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

  • Direct the complete payroll cycle for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate processing across each pay period
  • administer payroll activities spanning multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements
  • handle daily payroll operations, including review of earnings, deductions, adjustments, and resolution of payroll discrepancies
  • partner with internal teams to provide support related to employee benefits, deductions, and payroll-related inquiries
  • assist HR in conducting the annual 401(k) audit and Form 5500 preparation
  • use UKG Pro and related payroll tools to maintain records, validate data, and improve efficiency in payroll administration
  • monitor payroll controls and documentation to support audit readiness, reporting accuracy, and policy adherence
  • collaborate with HR and management in a manufacturing setting to address workforce changes that affect payroll processing
  • communicate clearly with Spanish-speaking and English-speaking employees regarding payroll questions, policies, and issue resolution

Requirements:

  • 6-8 years of relevant working experience with a comprehensive payroll & benefit process
  • proven experience leading full-cycle payroll processing from data review through final disbursement and reconciliation
  • background managing multi-state payroll for an employee base of more than 500 workers
  • fluency in both Spanish and English REQUIRED
  • prior experience in a manufacturing environment is ideal
  • working knowledge of UKG Pro is strongly preferred
  • familiarity with benefits administration and payroll deductions
  • strong understanding of payroll compliance, recordkeeping, and accuracy standards in a high-volume setting

Nice to have:

  • prior experience in a manufacturing environment is ideal
  • working knowledge of UKG Pro is strongly preferred
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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