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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Collins Engineers, Inc
Chicago, IL Other
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026

Job Details

Job Location:    Chicago, IL
Salary Range:    $65000.00 - $80000.00 Salary

Description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

The HR Generalist plays a critical role in day-to-day operations within the HR team. The role will coordinate many of the HR activities but also partner with the rest of the HR Team to support the everyday needs of employees. The individual in this role reports directly to the Human Resources Manager.

 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Acts as a primary resource for both internal and external inquiries related to company policies and procedures. 
  • Supports the efficient operation of general office activities. 
  • prepares and processes semi-monthly payroll.
  • Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates. 
  • Submits Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) through the HRIS (Paycom). 
  • Assists in the administration of employee benefits. 
  • Manages and processes paperwork for state-mandated paid family and medical leave, as well as disability claims. 
  • Coordinates and oversees the annual insurance open enrollment process. 
  • Addresses employee 401(k) questions regarding enrollment, plan changes, and contribution rates. 
  • Communicates wellness initiatives. 
  • Completes employment verification requests. 
  • Prepares and submits annual federal and state compliance reports. 
  • Assigns documents and policy acknowledgements through the HRIS (Paycom). 
  • Paycom experience preferred
  • Supervises the Cristo Rey High School internship program participant. 
  • Maintains membership in the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) organization. 

 

*Relocation is available

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Qualifications


Education and/or Experience: 

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources related area of study.
  • 5 years of experience working with Hun Resources Department preferred.
  • Professional certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus.
  • Prior experience working with Human Resources KPIs a plus. 
  • Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft office products a must. 
  • Strong Understanding of HR information systems. 
  • Paycom experience preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

 

Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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