Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C. is an accomplished regional Midwestern law firm with more than 100 lawyers and seven offices in Illinois (Peoria, Champaign, Chicago, Edwardsville, Rockford, and Springfield) and Missouri (St. Louis). We have served the legal needs of individuals and businesses for over 110 years, garnering a national reputation in litigation and thriving transactional law practice. Our philosophy has remained the same for more than a century - providing efficient and effective representation and putting our client's needs first while earning us a solid reputation for success.
We offer a collaborative and innovative team dynamic, an experienced-based competitive salary and excellent benefits.
We have an outstanding opportunity in our firm-wide accounting department for a Payroll Specialist. This position will be based in our Peoria office.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A PAYROLL SPECIALIST
- As a Payroll Specialist, performs payroll related functions, including payroll processing of the biweekly, quarterly and annual payrolls; payroll tax compliance; automated timekeeping systems; and payroll reporting in a multisite, high-volume environment.
- All processes associated with ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and timely with the correct withholdings and deductions, as designated within the respective legal and regulatory jurisdiction where employment occurs. This includes salary payments, tax withholdings and deductions from paychecks. This category also includes processes associated with accurate and timely payments of taxes and withholdings to applicable governmental agencies and taxing authorities.
- Manage paperwork and processes, including onboarding, HRIS system, benefits vendors, etc. for new hires and changes (transfers, promotions, terminations, etc.).
- Oversee maintenance of employee benefit files and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in HRIS system including enrollments, terminations, and qualifying events. Monthly insurance tracking.
- Communicating with employees on various payroll and benefit issues.
- Other duties to support Finance Director and Human Resources Director.
- Organize and update electronic Personnel files.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines, and to demonstrate common sense and problem-solving skills.
Expectations
- An associate degree or higher preferred.
- Two to four years of progressive directly related experience.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
- Able to calculate numbers.
- Excellent skills with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
Would you love to be part of a premier accounting team dedicated to exceptional results? If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today!
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Heyl Royster is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.