Payroll Specialist

Company : Robert Half

Location : Chicago, IL, 60602

Posted Date : 1 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Accounting

Occupation : Payroll Specialist

Job Details

Payroll & HR Administrator

Location: Chicago, IL

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & HR Administrator to support our team at First Industrial. In this role, you’ll manage payroll for our multi-state workforce, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and provide day-to-day HR administrative support.

What You’ll Do

Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
Maintain payroll records, ensure proper deductions, and prepare payroll journal entries.
Provide employees with clear, timely answers to payroll and benefits questions.
Support benefit enrollment, personnel recordkeeping, and HR administrative tasks.
Assist with recruitment coordination and job postings.
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and support audits.
Review and process HR invoices and vendor bills.

What We’re Looking For

1–2 years of payroll/HR administration experience, plus an associate’s degree (or equivalent).
Strong computer skills; experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Reporting, and JD Edwards a plus.
Excellent communication, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently while working collaboratively with the team.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth payroll and HR operations, gain exposure to a wide range of HR functions, and work with colleagues across the organization.