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Payroll Tax Specialist

LaSalle Network
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2025

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Tax Specialist to ensure the accurate processing and compliance of all payroll-related functions. This individual will be responsible for resolving payroll discrepancies, processing employee payroll, and ensuring compliance with all relevant tax and wage laws. The Payroll Tax Specialist will work under general supervision while collaborating with senior payroll management to uphold the company's policies and procedures.

This role is located in Chicago, IL and will offer hybrid flexibility. You must be located in the Chicagoland area to be eligible as they are looking to hire immediately.

Payroll Tax Specialist Job Responsibilities:

  • Analyze, audit, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll concerns to ensure the timely and smooth execution of payroll processing
  • Accurately calculate wages, tax withholdings, garnishments, liens, and company deductions, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Work closely with the Senior Payroll Manager to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices in payroll administration
  • Perform gross-to-net payroll calculations, ensuring the correct release and distribution of payroll checks in a timely manner
  • Generate special "off-cycle" payroll runs as needed for bonus payouts, stock options, or other ad-hoc payroll needs
  • Stay up to date with current and pending payroll regulations and tax laws. Advise management on required changes and ensure payroll practices remain in full compliance with federal, state and local regulations


Payroll Tax Specialist Requirements:

  • Proven experience in payroll processing, tax withholding, and payroll compliance
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently under general supervision
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in payroll software and reporting tools


Apply today if you are interested and qualified for this Payroll Tax Specialist Opportunity!

Thank you,

Lauren Just
Team Lead
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf

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