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Payroll Specialist

Network Connex
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is a premier turnkey installer of fiber optic and data center infrastructure. Working on our team puts you on the leading edge of innovation in the digital communications space.

If being a part of a tight-knit organization that operates in some of the most advanced technology environments around the world sounds like a dream job, NTI might be the right fit for you! With the perks of a large organization, NTI remains true to its roots as a home-grown company with an open door culture that welcomes new ideas and encourages professional growth. We set you on the right path with careful onboarding and thorough training programs that prepare you for success in your role and beyond.

Job Summary: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing both weekly and bi-weekly payrolls. This includes ensuring pay is processed in a timely and accurate manner, while adhering to compliance with Federal, State, and local government regulations. The position requires working knowledge of the payroll cycle from beginning to end, including timesheet reconciliation, performing, and understanding hours and earnings calculations, and strong working knowledge of the implications of benefit deductions and tax withholdings. Finally, the position requires ability to partner with our internal and external clients to resolve challenges encountered throughout the day/week.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Reviews payroll each cycle to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including wage payments, benefits withheld, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
  • Reviews payroll reports to ensure accurate processing of changes provided by HR business partners related to each pay cycle. Changes include, but are not limited to rate changes, new hires, termination payments, bonus payments, etc.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
  • Completes payroll analysis for current and prior week payrolls to help minimize risk associated with incorrect payouts to employees.
  • Maintains accurate records of each payroll cycle to assist in payroll audits (internal and external).
  • Maintains integrity and confidentiality of data prepared and processed within the department.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of the payroll function timesheet reconciliations, including overtime rules and regulations for both Federal and State jurisdictions.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong multi-state tax compliance knowledge.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Working knowledge of Office 365 (Excel is a must).

Education a Nd Experience

  • 3 years’ experience in payroll processing.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • ADP Workforce Now experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to carry and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • This position will require sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing, bending, as well as using fine motor skills, such as finger dexterity.

NTI is committed to creating a workplace environment where every employee can strive for excellence. To achieve our workplace vision, we provide the following benefits:

  • Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Plan: Health, dental, and prescription insurance are available on the 1st of the month following your start date. 
  • Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance are fully funded by the company.
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching immediate vesting.
  • 10 Paid Holidays per year.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned.

NTI provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and retirement savings options. For Union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications which are set by the union.

National Technologies (NTI) believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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