Payroll Coordinator - Chicago, IL

Overview

Manage semi‑monthly and bi‑weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and resolving issues.

Key Responsibilities

• payroll processing
• data entry
• ukg/ultipro
• check distribution
• audit review
• management reporting

Tasks

-Partner with the Payroll Manager in processing employee bonuses -Coordinate with HR about changes in payroll (e.g. terminations, new hires) -Print, sort, and distribute payroll checks for on-cycle and off-cycle check runs -Process employment verifications -Maintain supporting documentation in the firm’s document management system -Review payroll documentation for accuracy using audit reports -Enter data into UKG/Ultipro for New Hire/Term/Transfer and Promotions and auditing for accuracy and compliance -Oversee distribution of payroll checks -Understand/monitor the flow of information between Human Resources and the payroll system, ensuring that all changes submitted to payroll (including W4 and direct deposit changes) are processed correctly -Support management in working with authorities (e.g. IRS) on audits or requests -Entering garnishments and wage assignments -Partner with the Payroll Manager in processing bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll, ensuring compliance and accuracy -Research discrepancies such as timecard mistakes, time off requests overtime, on-call hours, etc. -Review computed wages ensuring the accuracy of earnings and deductions -Process attendance records and other documents (e.g. W-2 and tax forms) -Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information -Prepare various management reports -Perform established internal control activities and respond to inquiries/requests in a timely and professional manner -Update payroll data such as salary or wage adjustments

Requirements

• ukg
• excel
• bachelor's
• payroll
• hr payroll
• team player

What You Bring

-Proficiency with UKG and/or Paycom -The ability to work with all professional levels and maintain confidentiality -Must be a team player who can also work independently -Familiarity with MS Office Suite, intermediate to advanced user knowledge of Excel -Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred -Meticulous attention to detail required -Able to be proactive, self-confident, and adapt to changes in priorities and displays a sense of ownership -5+ years of Payroll experience -Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills -Proven experience and familiarity with Human Resource practices, specifically payroll processing -Knowledge of legislation relevant to accounting and payroll (such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act, FLSA and Department of Labor Laws as they pertain to Payroll

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About Independence Realty Trust Inc.

-focus on owning, managing, and developing apartment communities across the U.S. -portfolio spans a wide array of residential properties in dynamic urban and suburban markets. -strategic focus on high-quality, affordable housing, emphasizing delivering exceptional living experiences. -reputation for providing sustainable and well-managed apartment communities. -significant growth through both acquisitions and new developments. -committed to creating vibrant residential spaces with a focus on long-term value creation.

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