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Payroll specialist
GreenThumb Chicago, IL
$85k-110k (estimate)
Full Time 1 Month Ago
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GreenThumb is Hiring a Payroll specialist Near Chicago, IL

The Role

This role will be responsible for managing and processing payroll for our multi-state population of around 4,500 employees with continued plans to grow like weeds...pun intended!

Our ideal candidate has an incredible keen eye for detail and accuracy and is enthusiastic to learn the role. You have the experience and the tenacity to quickly learn Green Thumb's organization and challenges of the cannabis industry, as well as foresee any obstacles.

You are ready to take on a challenge that entails learning new systems and executing day-to-day tasks with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

  • Own and manage workflow to ensure bi-weekly payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner ( / - 1,000 employees)
  • Process and audit employee updates in Wurk (HRIS / payroll portal) as it relates to compensation, job changes, transfers, garnishments / levies and terminations
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies, process adjustments, manual checks
  • Provide excellent customer service to employee and manager inquiries
  • Respond to tax notices and all other mailings
  • Complete verification of employment and unemployment requests
  • Respond to internal / external audits and reporting requests
  • Willingness to accept and complete other projects as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree desired
  • Must have 3 years of payroll experience
  • Must have experience processing non-exempt, hourly employees
  • Proven experience and success in a fast-paced, high-growth organization
  • Advanced computer skills, including Excel
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact and communicate with all levels within the organization
  • Demonstrated understanding of multi-state wage and labor laws
  • Experience using the following products, a plus : Kronos, Wurk, Greenhouse

Additional Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material
  • Detail-oriented and can pivot from a task when needed
  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Last updated : 2024-03-07

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$85k-110k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/11/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

04/10/2024

WEBSITE

greeenthumb.com

HEADQUARTERS

DAVISON, MI

SIZE

100 - 200

FOUNDED

1997

CEO

JEFFREY HYDER

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

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